Hi Scott. I agree with all of your variables and I live by them. Funny, I never really gave aging much thought until after I turned 80. That's when I began telling myself, if I'm lucky, I may have 20 years left to go. Or even 25 years.

I went through treatment for cancer 10 years ago and the treatment has done my body a lot of harm. Right now I'm battling peripheral neuropathy and walking can some days be a challenge. Your list hits home and I am careful not to fall or slip. I also just started physical therapy and I hope (believe) that will help me live a more pain free life. Right now I am just concentrating on being able to go for a walk. Hope is my motivator. Best to you, CB