Why do some people get all grumpy when they get old? You see them don't you, bad temperd oldies. I see it happening to my mum, and it makes me sad to see her getting so bitter with the blows life has dealt her. She used to be fine, but the closer she is getting to 60 she just gets more angry. I don't know what to do to help, i try and make her life the best i can but i guess it just happens to some people. At work, when i have worked with older people, some seem to escape the bitterness and some are consumed with it. I think it evens happens to those who would never thin it couls, i see pics of patients all smiling and full of life when young. I just don't get it.