Hi, @jeanie26, I'm adding another welcome to our seniors group. Like you, I'm not into white water rafting, smile, but I was always very active and energetic. Any chronic pain and specifically back pain which resulted from an injury in trying to reposition my mom in the car can stop us in our tracks. I have osteoporosis and both high and low b.p. The sudden bouts of hypotension make me a fall risk. There is a walking/exercise thread on the forum that provides opportunities for those of us at all levels of ability and endurance to participate in to keep us motivated. There have been good links posted for armchair and balancing. I was not only shocked but deeply offended when it dawned on me that I could no longer do all that for most of my life I'd taken for granted. Learning to actually accept some limitations was a very real struggle for me. At 76, I'm ahead of you in years but I guarantee you that coming to the acceptance that I needed to focus on what I could still do, although for much shorter periods and some things not at all anymore, has been a daunting task for one who thought of herself as a lady Hercules. With your career as a nurse, I am surprised that you are moving at all! So much lifting, turning, and assisting patients has to have taken a huge toll on one's back. As an extended family caregiver, I salute you and all nurses as the medical angels you are! If the truth were told, I imagine the thought of losing our independence is one of the largest concerns most of us consider as we celebrate more birthdays. I live alone and find vacuuming and cleaning tubs and commodes my hardest household tasks because of the bending. In my book that you are doing your lawn and driving a riding mower says a great deal about your determination and effort to remain as active as possible. Two years ago, I helped my daughter restain her large surround porch and I can promise you I was reaching for some muscle relaxants so kudos to you for tackling your porch painting...that is work new friend! Personally, I've learned that slowing down for me is just what "is". Now, instead of fuming because I can't do what I could before, I've come to terms with that and just feel like on those off days that just "still being here is quite enough". After all, we spent years working to provide for ourselves and others; now it is our turn to do at our own pace. As a friend told me long ago: C+ is still passing....for a type A personality then, that was hard to swallow. Now, if I choose not to push for a day or two, I figure I'm entitled. Do you have purely for pleasure hobbies that hold your interest? I read murder mysteries and biographies for escape before bed and play online games; watch documentaries and PBS with some Netflix thrown in for good measure. What about you?

@jeanie26 You know the saying, "Growing old is not for sissies!" I believe we owe it to ourselves to continue to do what we can. Eat a healthy diet, that may take into account any dietary restrictions you have due to health concerns. A trea once in a while, not every day. Watch your sodium intake. Move around some everyday. The walking group the @lioness mentioned is here https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/lets-go-walking-join-me-for-a-virtual-walking-support-group/ [this is also for @barbb ]
Keep your brain active, also, doing crossword puzzles, playing games, doing crafts or creative endeavors. Learn new things all the time! My dad kept up learning new things until he passed at age 96!

I don't know about a fountain of youth. I have earned every ache, pain, wrinkle and gray hair. You are doing a lot. If you are concerned, get a good physical done, and reset your sights for happiness and health.
Ginger