Wellness

[Valerie L]

Maybe they need to get a job to get there minds off of aging. Volunteer someplaces like a a dog center. Or get into some sort of Yoga for seniors maybe when they see how older people act they will see that its not bad getting older. Heck everyone is aging its a STATE OF MINE. What do they say 69 is the new 40!!!! But you have to keep your brain working an do things you like.

[Ms X]

Good for you, Love Roses. It really is true that you are as young as you feel. Some people who are totally healthy act like they're 100 while others with significant health challenges keep enjoying life. I tend toward the pessimistic and try to remind myself of this fact when necessary.

[motherinlaw]

On 7/26/2014 HiLo said:

It is getting up there as far as numbers are concerned but with the wisdom one has gained can be one of the most productive and satisfying times of life. But remember AARP seems to think that magic age is 50; never could understand that one.

My husband and I started to get the mailings from AARP when we were in our early forties....we thought that was way to early! Now our youngest son has received his first mailing from them....he is 32!

Guess they need more members!

[lizzief]

I'm a very young 64! I'm not sure what 64 or 65 is supposed to look like, but I can tell you that none of my college friends look, dress or act old, and most could pass for at least 10 years younger. Some still work (including me), some have grandchildren, but they have all taken care of themselves, despite some serious health scares, and have that young state of mind. My mother - who is 96 - always says that your body ages but your mind stays young! I see people who are my age who do look and act 10 years older than they are! I think it's a combination of genes and your outlook on life. But if you let yourself become old - trust me, it will happen!

[Puzzle Piece]

Wow, you gals are defeating my friends outlook with really good takes! I feel younger reading your posts!

[adoreqvc]

People can feel old at any age dependent upon their health or the onset of various illnesses.

If one has a debilitating progressive disease and is young they may feel old.

Older individuals in good health feel young.

I believe its the draw of the cards......Also the mind has a lot to do with how we really feel.

Feed the mind a healthy diet and care for the body the same way, and hope we never get any debilitating illnesses, and then God willing we all should feel young regardless of our true age.

Our outer shell may in time age, but as women inside we still feel sweet sixteen.

[Perkup]

Sadly, for some people, 65 is old - either physically or mentally or both. My Mother was very old at 65, while her sister (my Aunt) was still young at 80. A lot of it is above the ears, and depends on the quality of your life. If you're busy and involved in life, 65 is just a minor mid life event.

[expatgal]

Facts are facts. Who immediately thinks "young" when you hear they are age 60? Nobody! Also, there is nothing any worse than a 60 year old trying to look and act like a 30 year old. Not pretty.

Middle age is still what is always was, until they find a way for us to productively live until we're 125.

My theory is to be grateful for every single day God gives you and forget the number. As difficult as it is in America, women especially need to stop focusing on every wrinkle/sag/pound and focus on gratitude.

[millieshops]

At a recent birthday party for an old friend (76 or something close = who really counts), the best birthday card was one with two bananas on its front and the admonition - one day older counts only if you're a banana!

One of these days soon, I'll turn 73, but I'll be only a day older than I was the day before, not a year older. Fortunately I'm not a banana - just have a few age spots here and there!

[Sooner]

On 7/28/2014 Perkup said:

Sadly, for some people, 65 is old - either physically or mentally or both. Mu Mother was very old at 65, while her sister (my Aunt) was still young at 80. A lot of it is above the ears, and depends on the quality of your life. If you're busy and involved in life, 65 is just a minor mid life event.

That's true. And also, most of it is what you are BLESSED with. Some look better as we age, some are healthier, some are still of good sharp mind in their late 90's. But the fact is, when you hit 60 you'd better start thinking about what you want to do, be and what your attitude is toward GETTING OLD. It's a fact. Deal with it and go on. Every day is a blessing and you never know how many more you will have. To run away from it and deny it is simply pointless.