Aging - Changes That Concern You - Page 6

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

I pretty much don't feel any different than I did when I was 40. I still read without glasses and have great balance. I have bed knees, but they were bad in my 40's, as well.

My hearing is better than excellent. I take no meds and never get sick. I feel great. my hair is salt and pepper, but very oily as it has always been. My skin is not dry...no wrinkles, but I have noticed some sagging of the chin.

Just today, I trimmed my shrubbery and climbed an 8 ft ladder to trim a Nelly Stevens holly. Then, I loaded the trimmings onto a garden trailer to be hauled away. I procrastinated all summer and had to do it today before the cold weather sets in.

It does take me longer to climb the stairs. I can no longer run upstairs to get something. This might be due to my knees as opposed to my age.

So far, I am fortunate and thankful for my health. My DH is in great shape too, but he

wears hearing aids now (thank goodness. I was getting tired of repeating and yelling)

We are still young, 66 and 67. Hopefully, we will have a lot of time to develop age related issues.

We try to stay active...use it or lose it.

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

I honestly don't notice much different as I age. I turned 65 this year.

I still do all my own house cleaning, mop floor on hands and knees. I painted the master bedroom and bathroom earlier this year. The house is two stories, no issues going up stairs....a zillion times a day.

I work outside, do all that needs to be done except mowing, dh does that.

I did have a cold earlier this month, but other than I am rarely sick. I take Boniva for thinning bones, but my last dexascan was great so the meds are working as well as staying active helps.

I am thankful for good health, I know that everyone is not as lucky as I am.

Msfitness · ‎09-12-2015

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