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Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Mar 26, 2023 | Replies (27)
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Hi 🙂
How old is old?
I think because people are living long, healthier lives now, your doctor perhaps feels you have many more great years to come?
Seeing an oncologist may give you more perspective and insight on what is going on with your body? Maybe then you could decide. I think everyone is different. If you have many reasons to prolong your life, kids, grandkids, pets, then being "old" is just a number. There are so many effective treatments nowadays, you may have another good 20 years!
I think the information you have the better and will allow you to make an informed decision!
Think about it. Good luck!
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Great question: "How old is old"? I just recently turned 70 and, while I'm doing okay, I'm on a ton of meds for depression, seizure disorder (under control), and a bunch of other stuff. Thank heaven for Medicare and my Medicare Advantage plan!!! The problem is, since I turned 70, I "feel" old, and have been somewhat depressed because of it. I know age is just a number, but mine is stuck in my head right now. However, my dad is turning 93!!! in April, and he is still living independently by himself in his beautiful villa in Florida. His life revolves around the country club and his girlfriend, believe it or not. So I don't know why I'm feeling depressed. They say (whoever "they" are) that 70 is the new 50 - so why do I feel so old and somewhat helpless? Anyone else affected by the "age number"?