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Aging - Changes That Concern You

rms1954 — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 03:29:50 GMT

As you have aged (60 and up) what changes have you noticed that concern you? Not small but noticeable physical changes i.e. balance and stability issues, overall weakness, fear of falling. I just turned 66 and I am going through feeling unstable on my feet. I am afraid of going up and down stairs. I just feel so unsure of myself.

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whateverisspecial — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 03:54:49 GMT

After I retired I noticed my walking hip issues I immediately started the wii board walking to get my balance corrected what was it carrying a heavy bag,I now use since retirement a small handbag cash coins lipgloss now my small hand wash and my cards I need and insurance cards I don't need my life in a bag. When I travel I use a tote for my iPad and water easy. I also found I had stairs to go up and down in my apartment which helped and then I noticed a lot has to do with your shoes. Found for me fit flops during the summer and same for fall winter for good arch support. Then diet I have pretty much switched to eating completely healthy and organic and origin of food nothing China. My favorite fall and winter months where I can make my homemade soups with wow nutrients. Hope this helps you, just also know genetics play apart as we get older.

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emmygrace — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 04:06:50 GMT

@whateverisspecial wrote:
After I retired I noticed my walking hip issues I immediately started the wii board walking to get my balance corrected what was it carrying a heavy bag,I now use since retirement a small handbag cash coins lipgloss now my small hand wash and my cards I need and insurance cards I don't need my life in a bag. When I travel I use a tote for my iPad and water easy. I also found I had stairs to go up and down in my apartment which helped and then I noticed a lot has to do with your shoes. Found for me fit flops during the summer and same for fall winter for good arch support. Then diet I have pretty much switched to eating completely healthy and organic and origin of food nothing China. My favorite fall and winter months where I can make my homemade soups with wow nutrients. Hope this helps you, just also know genetics play apart as we get older.

I LOVE my fitflops too...have several pairs...so comfy and supportive!

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Desertdi — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 04:37:08 GMT

Fewer men flirt with me..............

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Azcowgirl — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 05:31:42 GMT

People don't ask DH if I'm his daughter anymore ( we are three yrs. apart) it seems as though my aging speeded up and his slowed down ! 😳

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KathyM23 — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 06:10:09 GMT

My hair is no longer beautiful, it is getting thin and I seem to be losing it.

Everything aches. i take naps. Names and spelling are on the tip of my tongue and it takes awhile to remember them

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sann — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:05:30 GMT

Arthritis I hate it.

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Lilysmom — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:21:01 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
Fewer men flirt with me..............

😂 and that is a blessing! LM

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Gorgf — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:48:54 GMT

It takes longer to lose weight and easier to put on weight. I have the typical issues of slightly elevated blood pressure and cholesterol so on medication to control. I am 68. I walk 8000 to 1200 steps a day.

I have back discomfort with the discs shrinking in the lower back. A Chiropractic adjustment helps. I don't do well unless rested and seven to eight hours sleep. I feel more relaxed when I retired at 66.

I can't lift heavy objects very well any more. I can lift 20 to 25 pounds. I used to fill my water softener alone. I don't have the hand strength I used to have also. I am more aware of a lack of balance at times.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 11:13:01 GMT

My eyesight. I have never needed to wear glasses, other than readers. I'm 65 and I'm starting to squint to see long distance things. My night vision is not as good either. Last time I had my eyes checked, last year, doc said I have also some mild cataracts but nothing to worry about right now. All in all my vision is good but I can tell my vision is going bad the older I get. I can still legally drive w/o glasses so that's okay by me.

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OKPrincess — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 11:13:38 GMT

All of the above mentioned issues. I turn 67 next month and the biggest change for me is weight gain and balance. I use handrails whenever available.

Since the pandemic we are not active like were.

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godi — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 11:45:02 GMT

Well getting old isn't for wusses but it is better than the alternative.

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kaydee50 — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 12:02:50 GMT

Difficulty in losing weight; reduced stamina; being not as mentally sharp; loss of friends and difficulty in making new ones. etc., etc., etc.

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qualitygal — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 12:10:13 GMT

I'd say all the above pretty much covers it and then some.

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goldensrbest — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 17:23:51 GMT

Yes, there are changes in me, can not climb on things like ladders as well as i once could, get dizzy, can't do all the yard work i once did, my skin is so darn thin, arms ,legs, get rashes, loss of words, need cataracts removed, and lonesome , loss of love ones really effect me .

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software — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 12:44:16 GMT

I'm 67 and I can't believe how weak I've become.

Just in the past 5 years, I could move furniture around in a room, now I can barely push a corner a few inches to clean.

It's disappointing, I try to do all my own chores inside & out but I can't anymore.

I now need someone to do my lawn.

My daughter helps with stuff in the house.

@rms1954 wrote:
As you have aged (60 and up) what changes have you noticed that concern you? Not small but noticeable physical changes i.e. balance and stability issues, overall weakness, fear of falling. I just turned 66 and I am going through feeling unstable on my feet. I am afraid of going up and down stairs. I just feel so unsure of myself.

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Mombo1 — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 12:52:42 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
Fewer men flirt with me..............

😂. So true.....

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Meowingkitty — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 13:57:48 GMT

I find it harder to get going in the mornings. When I was working I would get ready and be out of the house. Now I get up, play on iPad, shower, clean kitty boxes and eat breakfast. I seem to have gotten lazier. And oh yea, forget about losing weight.

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hckynut — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 15:20:53 GMT

@rms1954

Things I notice primarily are similar to yours, with balance being 1 of them. That is why when I decided to return to ice skating, it was either break or injure a lot of my body parts, or go to Balance Physical Therapy. I chose the latter.

I also work on this, now since no skating for 7 months, for 20 minutes or more, every day of the week. Like you, I am much more careful going down stairs than in past decades. Seems to get more pronounced(balance) after 75.

Can't remember a day in most of my adult life I didn't consider myself a klutz. Bumping my head on just about anything/walking into doors(not thru them into them)/tripping over things that weren't even there. I could go on.

Can't say I am in fear of anything as of now. I continue to work on balance/leg strength and flexibility, and try to be more observant of things around me, so I don't stumble on them.

Life goes on and I will just keep spending more time trying to stay even with my physical changes. Regain what I lost? Not even a thought, getting to a satisfactory position, and then working hard to retain it.

hckynut

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Suzeecat — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 16:13:04 GMT

All of the above, in particular balance. Although I feel pretty stable, I make sure to be extra, extra cautious when climbing things and being in situations where I could fall. I know that as we age, a fall can have far more serious ramifications as we age. We just don't bounce back as quickly or completely.

One other thing I've noticed is that although my hearing is getting worse, I find odd background noises to be much more irritating to me. Like a neighbor using a power saw or even a fan humming in the next room can make me uneasy. Weird, huh?