Hi all: I have been learning about being old since turned 80. I am 85 and I feel what is good for me is my career as an artist(painter) which I continue to work at everyday...and as time passes I notice different things happening to me that happened with my husband(deceased 2008) who was 21 yrs my senior.It reassuring and calming to say to myself "oh yeah I remember this" I also promised myself about 4yrs ago to avoid stress as much as possible. If it is not going to be fun or feels too stressful to be fun say NO! You don't have explain just say "no thanks, am busy". I also hang out with younger people, make sure I get between 8 & 9 hrs sleep or take naps if needed. I am an artist and I try to be creative everyday one way or another