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How do you accept change as you age?

Aging Well | Last Active: Nov 7, 2020 | Replies (277)

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@beatricefay

Returning to the question of change as I get older, it is a challenge. I understand that I am more invisible to young people, but try to accept that. I am letting my grey hair grow in after so many years of covering it and am surprisingly enjoying it. I lost 40 pounds and can now move easier on my replaced hips and knees. The best decision I ever made was to fix those worn out parts. After so many years of pain and limitations, I am now free to take daily long walks (my only exercise now). I have to limit what I do on our property as bending over hurts my back, so just have to ignore the pesty weeds. Anyway it will soon be too hot to spend much time outdoors as I don't function well in the southern heat and humidity. I just hope I can stay as well as I am at 75 and for now just take one day at a time.

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@beatricefay I figured after my colon cancer adventure that one day is all we are guaranteed. (If that’s not true, please let me live in denial) so knowing what you know and being proactive with your health puts you miles ahead in your life. Enjoy your walks, you deserve it. virgo

Hello @rose1950, and welcome to Mayo Connect. What brought you to Connect? I agree that living life at a slower pace is a definite grace associated with aging! It is one that I enjoy. I ran too much in my younger days.

@virgo1952 My first experience with cross country skiing was a disaster as well. I kept falling and then finally started laughing!

What a beautiful example of aging with grace, @beatricefay!