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Aging Well | Last Active: Mar 18 1:17pm | Replies (234)
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I think what has shocked me is all the negativity in society about aging. I never noticed it until I turned 65. Suddenly, it seemed age was a huge issue. I’m still energetic, productive and vital. I’m still young in spirit and definitely healthier than I was 15 years ago. I think the term old is subjective. So, I think what shocks me is how others perceive seniors and not my own health. I’m actually surprised I don’t have arthritis, high cholesterol, heart problems or fatigue. I’m very grateful.
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@celia16 I felt that way too until about 65. Then I was surprised that it started taking longer to bounce back from simple things: a fall, a cold, etc. Some weird things started to happen in this body that I thought I knew. Doctors weren't helpful. In fact, they pointed out other, unrelated things they wanted me to keep an eye on. I heard someone say if you make it to 65 without anything chronic kicking in, then your chances of making it to 85 are pretty good. Those are the two significant points.