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6 years ago

Is there a way for elders to stop stressing out? (Help please)

I said it before, the parents of the household are now elders. And when I played they have a nearly constant stressed moodlet or uncomfortable moodlet. I get it with being elderly there's more bodily pain that's uncomfortable. But will they continuously complain about being uncomfortable cause of their old age now?

I'm sure they have that orange moodlet box about aches and pains cause they are elderly. But will they keep on whining over it or will they stop whining about it until they are dead?

Cause I noticed it's constantly on their mood, like a basic feeling of being uncomfortable when there's no filth around. So I don't know.

I have the base game, no mods or expansions. I'm not against using cheats. And I don't have the things to craft fountain of youth or whatever 0r the Death Flower. I mean one of their sons, did craft a Health Potion as a kid and still has that potion. I never tried out the Health Potion so I don't know what it does and I don't wanna waste it. So just looking for some advice on elders. This is the first time I have to deal with elderly sims so please be kind and give me a break. I don't want the parents to be uncomfortable. One thing I did for them is moved their bedroom to the ground floor so they didn't have to use stairs, though their private bathroom is still upstairs. :/ I might have to redesign my house for their comfort, so they can use less stairs.

Again please be kind to me. First time I had elders to care for. I also need advice on their basic care so they can live a good long elderly life each without much fuss. Also is working still okay? Henry is an painter, Linda is a babysitter. I need a lot of help for their comfort.

18 Replies

  • Elders should retire. If they had a career, they will get a pension based on how advanced they were in it.
  • "Admiral8Q;c-17371026" wrote:
    Elders should retire. If they had a career, they will get a pension based on how advanced they were in it.


    Aw but I have one more rank to go in painter for the rustic bed! I'm sure Henry has enough life in him to get that bed XD Then I'll let him retire. XD
  • Sorry to sidetrack, but

    "Admiral8Q;c-17371026" wrote:
    Elders should retire. If they had a career, they will get a pension based on how advanced they were in it.


    @Admiral8Q - why do you think elders should retire? I mean, I do have my elders retire after a point, but I don't always have them call up and retire on their birthday (or the day after) But I do that for story reasons, not for any mechanics reasons. As far as I can tell, there's no mechanical drawback to having Elders continue to work.
  • "DaWaterRat;c-17371131" wrote:
    Sorry to sidetrack, but

    "Admiral8Q;c-17371026" wrote:
    Elders should retire. If they had a career, they will get a pension based on how advanced they were in it.


    @Admiral8Q - why do you think elders should retire? I mean, I do have my elders retire after a point, but I don't always have them call up and retire on their birthday (or the day after) But I do that for story reasons, not for any mechanics reasons. As far as I can tell, there's no mechanical drawback to having Elders continue to work.


    Yay :3 All I want is to earn that super cozy bed! One of it's beddings is my favorite! The Starry Night bedding! Aw, I love that painting so I'm so excited to be able to get it. And I think Henry can earn it :3 Rank 9 currently, just gonna get to Rank 10! XD
  • "DaWaterRat;c-17371131" wrote:
    Sorry to sidetrack, but

    "Admiral8Q;c-17371026" wrote:
    Elders should retire. If they had a career, they will get a pension based on how advanced they were in it.


    @Admiral8Q - why do you think elders should retire? I mean, I do have my elders retire after a point, but I don't always have them call up and retire on their birthday (or the day after) But I do that for story reasons, not for any mechanics reasons. As far as I can tell, there's no mechanical drawback to having Elders continue to work.


    The question was how to reduce stress for elders. I didn't mean they should retire immediately. ;)
  • I have yet to retire an elder, but I'm working on it. I was hoping to use up my scientist's vacation before he retires, but I got the message that his time is running out. I'll probably just give up the rest of the vacation days and have him retire. Easier than trying to remember to call in every day.
  • "Admiral8Q;c-17371155" wrote:
    "DaWaterRat;c-17371131" wrote:
    Sorry to sidetrack, but

    "Admiral8Q;c-17371026" wrote:
    Elders should retire. If they had a career, they will get a pension based on how advanced they were in it.


    @Admiral8Q - why do you think elders should retire? I mean, I do have my elders retire after a point, but I don't always have them call up and retire on their birthday (or the day after) But I do that for story reasons, not for any mechanics reasons. As far as I can tell, there's no mechanical drawback to having Elders continue to work.


    The question was how to reduce stress for elders. I didn't mean they should retire immediately. ;)


    It's okay. I understood that. Lol When I last played, Henry came home sore from work. Poor fella. But it'll be worth for that cozy bed! :smiley:
  • "CaprianaB;c-17371319" wrote:
    I have yet to retire an elder, but I'm working on it. I was hoping to use up my scientist's vacation before he retires, but I got the message that his time is running out. I'll probably just give up the rest of the vacation days and have him retire. Easier than trying to remember to call in every day.


    Or you could use your reward points in the reward store to get the Youth Potion and take your scientist back to the start of his elderly stage of life, giving some more time before it runs out if you still have some breakthroughs that you're so close to getting from your scientist sim. It's only a suggestion tho. Good luck :smiley:

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