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Posted on 6/5/23 at 2:51 pm to Auburn80
Your body will break down eventually. The difference I see in quality of life of those I know 80+ is their attitude. I know so many elderly who mourn for the past: for their past bodies, their past loved ones, their past level of activity. I'm determined to not be the older person who only talks of their physical ailments or the past. I want to be the older person whose mind is still sharp and yes who suffers physically but does not dwell on it with others. Of course, my mind has to cooperate. I fear decline of mental capacity much more than physical. That's why I plan to work until about 75 then find ways to stay mentally active like volunteering and being around younger people.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 2:53 pm to Mr Clean
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Mr Clean
Posted on 6/5/23 at 2:58 pm to Giantkiller
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That's really not all that bad, statistically.
I can say that I hadn't kept in contact much since I left. This was my first reunion attended. It was kind of a slap in the face to see that many names. From what I hear it was about sixty more from the 40th. Life goes by in a hurry and the 80s are the beginning of the end.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 3:03 pm to vistajay
Those are all good options. I’ve told my wife I would never move to a 55+ community. I umpire with a 77 year old (I’m 64) and being around the younger people is nice. I live in a neighborhood with kids.
I will tell you that retirement is an adjustment, but I now have no desire to go back to work now.
I will tell you that retirement is an adjustment, but I now have no desire to go back to work now.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 3:16 pm to Eurocat
Yep my mom is 87. Doesn't take any prescription pills, gets a shot for RA a couple of times a year. Still active but has Alzheimers. She can't function like normal because she doesn't remember one day from the next and has paranoia. She thinks someone comes in her apt and rearranges things at night. She thinks people are spying on her through the sprinkler head. It's devastating to see her this way.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 3:22 pm to Eurocat
Damn. My folks are 73 & 72. Reality check to make the most of the time while we have it.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 3:25 pm to MikeD
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Damn. My folks are 73 & 72. Reality check to make the most of the time while we have it.
Yep. My parents are 74 and 77. Mom is healthy but dad has been having health issues since 2019. Its gotten a lot worse since beginning of this year. Talk to them every day and try to get to see them as much as I can.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 3:25 pm to Aubie Spr96
Jump on test and deca. You’ll gain size and strength pretty quickly. AAS are fantastic anti-aging medicines if used correctly
Posted on 6/5/23 at 3:27 pm to blueridgeTiger
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I'm almost 82, so looks like I will start slowing down in about three years. But you do know, don't you, that none of us are going to get out of here alive?
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blueridgeTiger
Good for you. My grandfather passed away at 85 about a year ago and he couldn't do shite online but look at facebook so he could see pictures of his family. Here's to your health I hope you are talking shite on here at 92!
Posted on 6/5/23 at 3:33 pm to JasonDBlaha
My aunt and uncle are both about to be 100, and they have definitely lived the life. Both have personal trainers that come to their house routinely, kept up their muscle mass and health. They are inspirational. My uncle is loaded, multi-billionaire, hope he likes me…., lol. Started General dynamics, and first design engineer. Now all his subsidiaries have been bought by Lockheed, he still goes to board meetings. Fell a couple years ago in his bathroom and broke his hip and shoulder, and drove himself to ER, lol… They don’t make ‘em like that anymore… He son says he still has >40 patents still flying and getting royalties..
Posted on 6/5/23 at 3:37 pm to Eurocat
7th grade was the worst for me. 8th grade right there too
Posted on 6/5/23 at 3:47 pm to adamau
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Breaking News.
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braking down
YOU ALMOST HAD IT!
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Posted on 6/5/23 at 3:54 pm to Eurocat
My gramps was going pretty good until he got the pancreatic cancer diagnosis at 84. Couple months later he was gone. Considering the alternatives that doesn't seem too bad. Granny on the other hand had a lot of cognitive decline the last several years and lived with severe arthritic pain. Hurt her to even eat. She was gone within the end of the year after gramps.
Life's pretty scary.
Life's pretty scary.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 3:55 pm to Eurocat
If you're lucky, you have two options, either rust out or wear out. I choose the latter.
My father is 83, can launch his boat, go fishing, clean fish, pick up and wash the boat. He gets tired fairly easily, but in my opinion, impressive for his age.
You have to fight like hell the older you get.
My father is 83, can launch his boat, go fishing, clean fish, pick up and wash the boat. He gets tired fairly easily, but in my opinion, impressive for his age.
You have to fight like hell the older you get.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 3:57 pm to Eurocat
Dad was mobile and of sound mind until he died at age 93. I was very glad.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 3:57 pm to Grievous Angel
This book came out two months ago and everyone should read it. All about medicine 3.0 which is trying to prevent major diseases and breaking down when you age. He's big on working on that now vs when you are diagnosed or have a big fall when your cognition goes.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 4:09 pm to adamau
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Breaking News...People near 90 have bodies that are braking down and nearing death. More updates tonight at 10.
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So those within life expectancy thrive and those above need assistance. Wow
Why do you stupid fricks choose to be fricking pricks?
The guy is talking about the cliff between those ages. Not that he's surprised 85 year olds die.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 4:15 pm to Novastar
I went from running 3-9 miles to walking with a cane in 9 months
Posted on 6/5/23 at 4:26 pm to CamdenTiger
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My aunt and uncle are both about to be 100, and they have definitely lived the life. Both have personal trainers that come to their house routinely, kept up their muscle mass and health. They are inspirational. My uncle is loaded, multi-billionaire, hope he likes me…., lol. Started General dynamics, and first design engineer. Now all his subsidiaries have been bought by Lockheed, he still goes to board meetings. Fell a couple years ago in his bathroom and broke his hip and shoulder, and drove himself to ER, lol… They don’t make ‘em like that anymore… He son says he still has >40 patents still flying and getting royalties..
If it is John Holland I have met him a few times (many years ago when my father worked there). Can't say a negative thing. Good luck LOL.
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