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How do you accept change as you age?
Aging Well | Last Active: Nov 7, 2020 | Replies (277)Comment receiving replies
@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
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Awww Ginger, thank you so much for your reply, You make some very good points. I don't really have any diet restrictions but I have been trying to do the keto diet, I need to lose about 30 lbs. so far not so good but I haven't been applying myself either. I just have to be more self disciplined, I can do that. Like you, I too have earned every wrinkle, pain, and gray hairs I have. Thank you for saying I am doing a lot, and yes I have a physical every year. I do have some health issues but nothing life threatening and nothing that needs ongoing treatment. Pain is my biggest problem, I try not to give in to it and I try not to do things I know will make it worse but sometimes I just have to suck it up and move on with the help of muscle relaxer and tylenol Ex. and the occasional Tramadol, not that they help all that much but better than nothing. I keep my mind busy too. I like to read, do a little gardening, I like search and find word books and I try to do crafts when I can. I make dream catchers and do a little beading and I enjoy making things out of artificial flowers like flower arrangements, etc. I also do a little leather working, making American Indian chokers and I have in the past made moccasins but it's been awhile. which reminds me, I need another pair sooooo.... My greatest joys are my great grandkids, I have them over every chance I get. One at a time, thank you lol. So yeah I do keep my mind busy and my body up and moving. I really appreciate your reply. It's so nice to know their are others out there that are going through some of what I am going through. Keep giving your good advice. God Bless Jeanie