Wellness

[NanciJ]

On 7/28/2014 CaliSunShine said:

Dr. Mario Martinez has done extensive studies on centenarians, and he has found that people who live long, rich, full lives don't relate to themselves in terms of a number. He says you, "Age at the rate of your beliefs." So, if you think 65 is old then you mind will adopt the thoughts and behavior of what you perceive an old person would.

There’s a great interview with him on You Tube called “How Culture Influences Aging” that discusses this in detail. It’s really quite fascinating. He also has a book on the subject called The Mind Boy Code.

[Sooner]

I don't know--but I see coming to terms with your age as taking the opportunity to do the things you want to do. That way, you won't get to where you can't do them and have regrets. Get your affairs in order, cherish your loved ones, and have a good time!

[Puzzle Piece]

CaliSunShine- Thanks for the info. I have to agree that culture does determine a lot of how we view many things - aging included. I am not a grandmother, great grandmother, nor ever been a mom. Yet some folks I've lived around, worked with, known, etc. start 'acting' aged because they have a 'title'. They have been greatly influenced by what belief systems they have accepted.

[violann]

Just wanted to mention- I have been talking to lots of old people lately who are not willing to find or implement SOLUTIONS to physical problems, and that too is terribly "aging" behavior. I have heard several comments of the "I can't bother to get a new bridge because I'll outlive my teeth" type. If you don't feel well, or have negative habits, you OWE it to yourself to become the BEST you can be, no matter how old, or young, you are.

[Moonchilde]

On 7/28/2014 violann said: Just wanted to mention- I have been talking to lots of old people lately who are not willing to find or implement SOLUTIONS to physical problems, and that too is terribly "aging" behavior. I have heard several comments of the "I can't bother to get a new bridge because I'll outlive my teeth" type. If you don't feel well, or have negative habits, you OWE it to yourself to become the BEST you can be, no matter how old, or young, you are.

Not all physical ailments are fixable, nor can all on a retirement income afford to simply fix whatever issue they may have. Someone may claim to not want to bother, when in reality they don't have the money to do/get whatever it is. That may not be the case in the situation you mention, but it may well be the case with others. Unless you are in a position to know their finances well, you just don't know.

[violann]

On 7/28/2014 moonchilde said:

On 7/28/2014 violann said: Just wanted to mention- I have been talking to lots of old people lately who are not willing to find or implement SOLUTIONS to physical problems, and that too is terribly "aging" behavior. I have heard several comments of the "I can't bother to get a new bridge because I'll outlive my teeth" type. If you don't feel well, or have negative habits, you OWE it to yourself to become the BEST you can be, no matter how old, or young, you are.

Not all physical ailments are fixable, nor can all on a retirement income afford to simply fix whatever issue they may have. Someone may claim to not want to bother, when in reality they don't have the money to do/get whatever it is. That may not be the case in the situation you mention, but it may well be the case with others. Unless you are in a position to know their finances well, you just don't know.

moonchilde, I am older than dirt. BELIEVE ME when I tell you that I KNOW that some things are not fixable. I am living right now with TWO OF THEM. What I am talking about in MY comment costs nothing. I am referring to passively accepting physical challenges vs. aggressively researching causes and solutions, or improvements to them. The internet is available in public libraries, so free. A year and a half ago, I weighed 250+ on a tiny little frame, and had chronic double vision which required wearing $750 glasses every waking minute of my life. BY THE GRACE OF GOD, I got so sick of my circumstances that I changed them! The changes I made came about because I became so unhappy with the status quo that I had to DO SOMETHING. The eye surgery that changed my life was covered by Medicare. You imply that I was making a judgement about my fellow age peers. NO WAY. I'm saying that if you are passive and resistant to change, you limit yourself. I attempt to stay on top of the research about my TWO chronic negative health situations so that I can "tweak" my lifestyle when necessary., and stay at the top of my game. I am NOT in a position to know finances, but I sure am in a position to recognize passivity when I hear it or read it. Your personal responsibility to yourself is to do what you think best, to change or to remain the same, to use your retirement income as you need to.

[Puzzle Piece]

Moonchilde and Violann - You both have good strong points you brought up.

Violann, You could be a motivational speaker at Senior Citizen Centers, for AARP, and most Life Insurance Companies. No kidding or joking around. I think some folks need to hear what you just wrote.

My friend that I originally wrote about, went to a funeral this morning. Couldn't wait to get there and be a part of that ceremony.

[violann]

Thank you Love Roses! Very kind of you!