How do you deal with aging?

I do understand and I have a few health concerns myself at 65. I think its best to try to put these concerns into perspective as being a part of life and live fully one day at a time. Spending time with loved ones and traveling if possible if not than small day trips to a park nearby, a museum, a cafe etc.

I'm 79 and thought in good health but recently I had a TIA (a mini stroke) which totally surprised me. One minute I was fine and within seconds I felt shaky and couldn't speak. I was quickly taken to the hospital and given CT scans. Fortunately it was not a full blown stroke. I recovered quickly. Now I feel more fragile and vulnerable and worry it will happen again. I'm now taking a baby aspirin which I'm told will reduce my chances of a reoccurrence. Apparently age and genetics are playing a role in this. I'm feeling my age more than ever before. I now have to rebuild my confidence and focus on living and not dying.

My husband went through the same thing about 6 years ago. You will regain your confidence and begin living fully again. Yes, it is a blow but these human bodies are truly remarkable. There is certainly grief as we get reminded of our mortality. Rejoice in your body and it's ability to take care of itself and you brain's ability to cope and adapt. This too will pass

I don't think it's Ever made sense to Define oneself in age, fame, wealth, one's genetic lottery, health, power, friends...u add others.
What matters, in your Own Mind, is how You feel good about Yourself. And that is the feeling I care most about -- and is up to my control: Living a life that that has Meaning for me. It usually means beyond looking after one's Own issues and concerns; it means how good one is to the people (and environment) around me. In other words: Finding MEANING in one's life. It seems to have helped me to stay focused where it matters as I enter now in my 80 y.o. body-mind. It also means I derive my Reason to be in good-enough shape is so that I could do what I Want to do with my life. This is what's called one's Purpose-in-life. In fact focused on purpose/meaning is what is found to even evade what we fear most: dementia in last phase of old age. Isn't creator benevolent?

Thank you for your supportive words. I suppose in time I'll be less anxious. Yes our bodies are remarkable. Thinking back how I couldn't form clear words no matter how hard I tried, made me so aware of the power of our brains. Hopefully in the future I'll look back on this and be thankful for my quick recovery.

Great advice from supportive folks on this website! I had a TIA five years ago, like you I was unable to form the words I "said in my mind." Low dose aspirin and a low dose blood pressure med today, no problems. A first I also worried, read everything I could (mistake) and waited for the next one. Keep that positivity flowing, stay thankful for recovery. I turn 83 this month, no time for fretting and fussing, LOL.

I have no answers but I can relate. I am only 78 and I too keep having thoughts about how many more years will I have. There is too so much to learn and do. Keep smiling.

I was working hard to live life to the fullest every second. I have no family anywhere near me. I just turned 76. My husband of 32 years announced he is leaving me to move in with an old girlfriend. I am now suddenly alone. How have any of you handled devastating life changes when at this age time is so short?