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A discussion for people over 60: Let's focus on what we can do
Aging Well | Last Active: Jan 15 2:05pm | Replies (193)Comment receiving replies
So, I am not quite 60. I will be 57 next month, to be exact. As someone who had leukemia 6 years ago, I feel like I am 60 or older. Anyway, here is a quote that helps guide me in life, even though I have a number of limitations. “Do what you can with what you have where you are.” I take it to heart a push myself to have a full and meaningful life.
I do have a sister who is 61. She is inspiring me to make a difference in other people’s lives. She is in the process of organizing a group of volunteers in the Bay Area to adopt an Afghan refugee family who is living in one hotel room since they fled Afghanistan last September. All eight members of the family are in one room and the mom is due to give birth next month. My sister is hoping that her group will find them housing and work, provide them with donated furniture and other things they need. My sister said there are over 100 such families waiting for someone to help them get settled in her part of CA. There is so much we can do for others even as we age and deal with health issues!
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I, too am not 60 but feel like I am older. I just turned 57 myself. I hope you are still active here, that we can connect as we both navigate. I feel like quite a few saying what you did that resonates with me are consumed with existing and isolated for a variety of reasons. I started bi-weekly lipid apheresis treatments in 2019 and it was then that my treating doctor told me I had a cardiovascular system of an 85-year-old. He described it to me to be quite simple, that basically our blood should be like tomato juice and mine is more like tomato sauce. It goes through every organ in our bodies so consequently this makes an impact everywhere. I can say the need for good circulation cannot be overstated! This all has been confirmed with a genetic cause. He also told me “they” know a lot about my gene defect. Unfortunately what they know is through autopsies. I find myself relating to folks beyond me in chronological years. I learn so much that explains my experiences and they understand my description of weirdness I describe. I am developing more quality relationships, empathy skills and an overall understanding/acceptance of what is physically going on with me.