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What activity do you refuse to give up? How do you adapt to age?
Aging Well | Last Active: Jul 31, 2025 | Replies (153)Comment receiving replies
Exactly! I am discovering new interests (like Braille) and inventive ways to do things which I find kind of exciting. Do I grieve about the changes in my vision? Yes, definitely. But I am learning (out of necessity) all the time. I’m happy to know I can still learn and change.
I want to be as positive a roll model of aging as I can be. Macular degeneration runs in my family. I want my kids to see me living a good full life with it. I try and remember that as difficult as aging is, it is a privilege not everyone gets.
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I admire you.
Feel the same, want to be a role model for my kids!
I am doing well most of the time, but ran into a problem. Because I was so positive, the kids thought, still do, that I am just fine. (They live out of town, have busy lives with work, etc.)
My back gave out yesterday, it was, and still is, darn painful. A question about my health, and old age - am 84 - sure would be nice.
So I’m now trying to find a balance. Am trying to be honest, but not harp on my issues.
That seems to work, somewhat, lol.
Not related… the best thing I’ve read online for a while:
Just move!
So I don’t harp on getting my steps in, doing exercises and stretches that are too strenuous, am learning how to relax more, AND EVEN ASK FOR HELP!
Wish everyone a good and relaxing day!
Smiling now….
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The last sentence was beautifully put and very inspiring. Thank you. I wish you well with your new challenge.