What activity do you refuse to give up? How do you adapt to age?

@slarson14
We are witnessing the aging, and death of some of our beloved musicians!
Now that is a mind blowing experience because we are along for the ride too.
Not one of us gets out alive no matter how many “gurus” we listen to and buy their live “forever young” products.
God has the say. He will call an end of the road when He wants to.
I think of runner Jim Fixx. He promoted jogging and its health benefits. He had a heart attack while he was jogging and died at age 52…

I'm 79. I've tilled for the last time. I planted wildflowers instead of the traditional garden. It turned out beautiful.
I don't mow the lawn anymore either but still get outside and piddle around the yard. Gradually devesting myself of nonessential processions. Like it was said, I'm just passing though. Still enjoying life but in a different way.

@meterry

Thank you so much for your post. You, and another person somewhere in here (forgive me if it was you), have pointed out that as we age we might not be able to still do the things we enjoy in the same manner as we always had, but we can creatively look for modified ways to still engage in and enjoy them.

This is so inspiring to me, and really a perspective I hope to carry with me as I age. I’m in my early 60’s caring for my father who is in his 90’s. I try to engage him with this philosophy, but anything he does that is not just how he was always able to do it before, doesn’t seem to count or really even bring joy (no judgment, he has endured a lot and is allowed to have whatever attitude he feels). It is so frustrating and even depressing, and I find that I was developing a pessimistic view on my own aging as a result. But seeing your post, gives me such a refreshing and hopeful view and I really thank you!

Loving and living. I also will not taking my spouse out the to eat and on trips if he is able.

I will keep doing it 💯. Sorry for the typo. AI is part of this changing your words...

I am 89 and I refused to stop driving. While some of my friends no longer drive, I feel badly when they did so because their children "took away their car. " What? Where are their children now when their parent(s) need a ride. Nope, my car and my cane works just fine together. Thank you very much.

I made a lighthearted comment about my "waddleing", but there are serious reasons for my exercise, diet, and lifestyle that go far beyond my health and welfare, and I would share them with you. I run so that I can run to raise money for a children's hospital. Maybe you could too, and if not run, there are also charitable walks of less than a mile. I may be last but in my heart I am a champion.
I save lives and support medical research. Inspite of my physical and mental condition and proscribed medications, I am able to donate blood to the Red Cross. According to the Red Cross a single pint may save as many as three lives. I don't know my lifetime total but I recently received a pin for donating eight gallons in the last few years. At a donation, blood samples may be taken and used for research purposes.
I am also an active participant in a stroke research project being conducted by a University School of Health Science.
I try to look beyond my own limited horizon. Won't you consider joining me if you are able? Generations may thank you.

Thank you, I unexpectedly needed a transfusion a few years ago. I’m grateful for blood donations!
When I was getting the transfusion I felt so amazed and grateful for whoever had given the blood. It is a remarkable gift.

I often receive emails from the Red Cross askingfor blood donations. It is good to hear that a supply was available for your need. Currently the Red Cross notifies donors of where their donation is used. I have been notified of local hospitals,as well as destinations a thousand miles away. Every time brings an inner smile and the pleasure of giving.

Nothing.

I'll continue to keep myself as healthy as I can for as long as I can and continue to enjoy a variety of activities as long as possible but there are none that I'd refuse to give up if I'm no longer able to do them or no longer enjoy them.

My friends are most important and I'll do what I can to continue getting together. It's enjoyable and healthy. But we've already lost a couple and one will likely soon need to be visited rather than able to join for coffee or lunch. We'll see what the future holds.

I'll likely get an e-bike at some point to replace my current omafiets. Hopefully not for some years yet as my current bicycle is enjoyable and keeps me healthy and active. And one day maybe an e-trike. But there may come a day when I can no longer get about on my own and that's life and it's OK.

We rarely drive (because we bicycle everywhere) so giving up our cars when we are no longer safe drivers shouldn't be a problem.

I'm already planning to add an extra railing in our sauna to make it easier and safer for us. One day we'll likely have to lower the benches and get a circulating heater.

Raised planting beds for the gardens are not too far in the future.

Sailing is becoming more pain than enjoyment. I may swap my current one for something easier for me but simply deciding to enjoy it only with others in better shape is the more likely outcome.

We have already simplified our lives and we'll continue to do that. Giving up stress is a good thing. 🙂