Wellness

[Sweetbay magnolia]

I don't think I had any expectations.  Life in general is what I make it, and I am thankful to be here.  Energy is less than before, but I had lots to begin with.

[spiderw]

I had many older friends who paved the way for some of the old age issues.  They complained about constant doctor visits and I have found that to be true.  It seems doctor visits are my social life now!!  However, I am thankful I do get my checkups often.

I have lots of wisdom and pass it on to nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.  I think they appreciate it and store it in their minds.  

I didn't think I would be on my own at this stage of life but I am and I deal with it.  I am surrounded by a loving family and supportive friends.  

I don't think you know what to expect as you age until you reach that stage.  I am grateful for each day and try to make the best of it all.

[RedTop]

I am 65, and have been retired 8 years.   

I worked a part-time job I liked, and never gave much thought to "retirement", just thought I'd keep working, probably die at my desk in my tiny office.  

But while I was off from work, recovering from knee replacement, I saw some health issues going on with my husband that concerned me and made me start thinking about some things.   I returned to work, but was not happy, and truly felt my place was at home with my husband.   I knew I would never be able to live with myself if something happened to him while I was at work.   The answer I prayed for, came in October, and I immediately put in my notice, and left at the end of the year.   

I love every day of life at home with my husband!  We are content, happy, and very blessed.  I don't feel old, don't have any aches and pains, or have my life dictated by my health issues.  I do live my life around my husbands health issues and my mothers advancing dementia, but am just glad to be able to do what I do for my family.  

[tucsongal]

I’ve worked with older people for decades and in home health for 20 years. I know what can come with aging healthwise, socially, emotionally and financially. Of course it’s always a little different when it starts to hit home: I can still remember being crouched down in a store looking at something on the bottom shelf and having to work a little to stand up again 😀.

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[Goldengate8361]

I am 60 and, so far, I have been surprised by many pleasant developments. Internally, it is all good. I have been surprised, however, at how much age seems to matter to others. It is truly annoying to me that others might make something of my being 60. The world is sometimes judgmental and many folks stereotype. That "gets old." 

[desertrat8]

@hckynut  I feel just as you do.  I'm 81 and can't believe it! (only when I have to write it lol)  This past 18 months have been a bummer for sure.  In that respect I'm very weary of all the so-called bad news.  Would be nice to have some GOOD stuff.  But I feel 60....yay.

[rockygems123]

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@RedTop wrote:

I am 65, and have been retired 8 years.   

I worked a part-time job I liked, and never gave much thought to "retirement", just thought I'd keep working, probably die at my desk in my tiny office.  

But while I was off from work, recovering from knee replacement, I saw some health issues going on with my husband that concerned me and made me start thinking about some things.   I returned to work, but was not happy, and truly felt my place was at home with my husband.   I knew I would never be able to live with myself if something happened to him while I was at work.   The answer I prayed for, came in October, and I immediately put in my notice, and left at the end of the year.   

I love every day of life at home with my husband!  We are content, happy, and very blessed.  I don't feel old, don't have any aches and pains, or have my life dictated by my health issues.  I do live my life around my husbands health issues and my mothers advancing dementia, but am just glad to be able to do what I do for my family.  

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@RedTop 

You have such a beautiful attitude, seems like you have made some great choices for you and your family!  I'm sure your hubby will live much longer with you there to be with him!  All the best to you and your family.  

[Carmie]

I never really thought about aging.  I am 67 and don't feel any different than I did when I was 30, except for two bone on bone knees.  The rest of me feels great.

I read without glasses and my memory is still sharp and I have no health issues other than the knees. I plan to keep on living and fighting until the end.  

Of course, I don't look 30 anymore, but that is okay.  Some day I plan on getting knee replacements. Hopefully, I will be able to climb steps faster and walk further.

I always tell myself that I am only one day older than yesterday.  No big deal.

My DH is also in very good health and hasn't slowed down at all.  He still thinks he is 30.

[luvzchiz]

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@Shelbelle wrote:

To quote Bette Davis

 Getting old aint for sissies !!!
@Shelbelle   

My mother used to quote this along with, "It's not the golden years but the rusty ones."