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The age(s) between 75 and 85/90 are the worst.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 2:31 pm
Posted on 6/5/23 at 2:31 pm
In recent years due to my elderly (now passed) parents hitting landmark ages and due to things like other important people in my life, lawyer, local doctor, neighbor, favorite teacher, older folks from church, I have been to quite a few "It's so and so's 75th birthday party" events. I am not exagerrating when I say I have been to a dozen of them.
They all have one thing in common, almost without exception the 75 year old is doing very well. You guys will have heard the term "Silver Fox". Nice tan, white hair, still rather okay in terms of moving about, might not play 18 but will swing the sticks on 9 holes or play some tennis at "the club". Goes out now and then to a show. Lives life. No-one is in a home, needs a wheelchair.
Ten years later my goodness. Of the dozen 85 year olds (ten years post 75 party) three or four are gone, another three or four are in assisted living and basically on the way out with something like dementia, another three or four live at home but if son or daughter didn't have that spare room it would be rough, and maybe at best three or four are 10 years more slower versions of their 85 year old selves.
I got 20 years to go until I hit that but geez, that is kinda scary.
They all have one thing in common, almost without exception the 75 year old is doing very well. You guys will have heard the term "Silver Fox". Nice tan, white hair, still rather okay in terms of moving about, might not play 18 but will swing the sticks on 9 holes or play some tennis at "the club". Goes out now and then to a show. Lives life. No-one is in a home, needs a wheelchair.
Ten years later my goodness. Of the dozen 85 year olds (ten years post 75 party) three or four are gone, another three or four are in assisted living and basically on the way out with something like dementia, another three or four live at home but if son or daughter didn't have that spare room it would be rough, and maybe at best three or four are 10 years more slower versions of their 85 year old selves.
I got 20 years to go until I hit that but geez, that is kinda scary.
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Posted on 6/5/23 at 2:33 pm to Eurocat
So those within life expectancy thrive and those above need assistance. Wow
Posted on 6/5/23 at 2:33 pm to Eurocat
Yeah. Death sucks.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 2:34 pm to Eurocat
HGH, a little test, and some exercise
Posted on 6/5/23 at 2:34 pm to Eurocat
Breaking News...People near 90 have bodies that are braking down and nearing death. More updates tonight at 10.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 2:34 pm to Eurocat
There's a cliff you hit in your mid 70's where you loose muscle mass and activity levels. This is why it's critical to be in shape BEFORE that happens to mitigate the decline.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 2:34 pm to Eurocat
Those I’ve seen who stay active and keep their mind challenged seem to have more success. Once people lose a purpose they go down hill quick
Posted on 6/5/23 at 2:35 pm to momentoftruth87
100%. But it’s pretty amazing how quickly it happens.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 2:37 pm to Eurocat
Life expectancy is about 77. What you observe makes sense.
I recently went to a 50th high school reunion. 20% of that class had died.
I recently went to a 50th high school reunion. 20% of that class had died.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 2:37 pm to LSU-MNCBABY
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Once people lose a purpose they go down hill quick
This, my grandparents have essentially spent the past 20 years holed up inside their house and it's very, very bleak for them now. No one will admit they need to be placed in assisted living, so we just watch my parents, uncles, and aunts pretend that the made up stories they hear every week are perfectly normal.
I get asked when I'm heading back to UGA every time I see them, and I'm almost 29. Absolutely heartbreaking.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 2:38 pm to Eurocat
52 is sucking pretty bad for me
Posted on 6/5/23 at 2:38 pm to Eurocat
It seems like a man goes through three transformational phases during his life: (1) puberty, (2) middle age and (3) old age.
All three of them hit hard and there's no going back.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 2:41 pm to Eurocat
As much as people get tired of hearing about it, sports like Pickleball are really good for seniors. You can burn a lot of calories and get a good workout if you play it competitively.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 2:42 pm to LSU-MNCBABY
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Those I’ve seen who stay active and keep their mind challenged seem to have more success. Once people lose a purpose they go down hill quick
100%
Grandfather is 81. Was playing golf 2 days a week before he broke his ankle while hunting. Took about 6 months to recover and never got back into it. Went downhill fast( injury around was around 78). His older brother is 84, still rides bikes, works out, and he used to be a pharmacist. Volunteers at charity pharmacy one weekend a month. Still sharp and can go about doing what he wants still.
The term use it or lose it applies to life
This post was edited on 6/5/23 at 2:43 pm
Posted on 6/5/23 at 2:43 pm to Eurocat
Careful - the majority of posters on this board will be there in 20 years.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 2:43 pm to aTmTexas Dillo
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I recently went to a 50th high school reunion. 20% of that class had died.
That's really not all that bad, statistically.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 2:44 pm to VolsOut4Harambe
You’ll be there eventually too
Posted on 6/5/23 at 2:44 pm to Eurocat
People who live past 77 are on borrowed time. Life could become a struggle at any moment.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 2:48 pm to WaydownSouth
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HGH, a little test, and some exercise
And heroic doses of Psilocybin. Helps greatly with end of life preparation.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 2:50 pm to Eurocat
That's pretty cool that you noticed you start to get weaker as you get older. Thanks for the update.
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