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Posted on 6/5/23 at 9:22 pm to Mr Clean
you gotta get busy and rage against the dying of the light, man.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 9:37 pm to Eurocat
I work in a nursing home on a contract basis and the state of some of these people is so sad. It’s the reason that I may retire soon — seeing my possible future is sad and depressing.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 9:54 pm to Eurocat
After triple bypass surgery in his 60's my dad became health conscious at the age of 80. He lost 90lbs by exercising every day and going on a keto diet. He is in the pool 30 min a day. Lift's weights and is out dancing every week chasing the blue haired beauties. He has a lot of energy and follows three health guru's on you tube. I am very proud of him.
Posted on 6/5/23 at 10:04 pm to Utah Tiger
My uncle (dad’s older bro) was a mean MF, fat, and looked like he worked at the Bada Bing. He had stroke in his late 50s.
He changed completely. Cleaned up, got healthy, divorced his mean second wife… then went on a poon streak in his 60-70s that lapped his nephew (me in my 20s -30s). Played golf all the time, always was out and about.
After he hit 80, his hearing went and he started to slip. Died at 91.
He changed completely. Cleaned up, got healthy, divorced his mean second wife… then went on a poon streak in his 60-70s that lapped his nephew (me in my 20s -30s). Played golf all the time, always was out and about.
After he hit 80, his hearing went and he started to slip. Died at 91.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 2:05 pm to Eurocat
My mother is 84. Three years ago she was driving, cooking, managing her own finances. She started slowly slipping a little, but she was still driving and cooking up until last summer. My dad had covid last August. He recovered and is fine, but the stress seemed to put her in a tailspin. She doesn't drive any more, there are days when she's really confused, and she has occasional hallucinations. A couple of months ago she didn't recognize me, thankfully that episode passed.. Other times she seems nearly normal, but sometimes it's really bad. She's having confusion pretty bad today. She got the news that the husband of one of her good friends died, and I'm sure it was upsetting. Anything out of the ordinary is a stressor, and it doesn't necessarily have to be bad things. Holidays and visits from family can stress her. For instance, Mother's day she got confused for a while.
She's had some TIAs and she also has epileopsy. I guess her meds and possibly subclinical seizures could be contributing to some of it. Her Dr. is reluctant to put her through a bunch of tests and I basically agree. IDK what good a diagnosis would do at this point.
My dad is 87, nearly deaf unless his hearing aids are in, has bad arthritis but mentally sharp and still drives and goes into work most days. He's doing well, but of course the situation with my mother is hard on him and I worry about that too.
I don't want to live that long.
She's had some TIAs and she also has epileopsy. I guess her meds and possibly subclinical seizures could be contributing to some of it. Her Dr. is reluctant to put her through a bunch of tests and I basically agree. IDK what good a diagnosis would do at this point.
My dad is 87, nearly deaf unless his hearing aids are in, has bad arthritis but mentally sharp and still drives and goes into work most days. He's doing well, but of course the situation with my mother is hard on him and I worry about that too.
I don't want to live that long.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 2:09 pm to Mr Clean
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Waited 8 months for a laminectomy and fusion. Had it in March. Doctor says post op x rays look great, but I can’t walk without a cane.
Go see another doctor, Clean.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 2:23 pm to Eurocat
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I got 20 years to go until I hit that but geez, that is kinda scary.
Getting old is not for sissies
FWIW, middle age starts around 32 and ends in your late 40's. Early old age starts around 48 and ends around 68. Late old age goes from there till you take the dirt nap.
Keep occupied (mind and body) but genetics play the biggest part.
Keep up with checkups and catch stuff early
Gardening is probably healthier than the gym, I do not know why
Make some friends 10 - 20 years younger now, sucks to be the last to go
Posted on 6/6/23 at 2:41 pm to Eurocat
It is crazy how fast it happens. My parents and my wife's folks are all 75-76 years old and the change just over the past year caused me to change our outlook for the coming years. We will visit whenever we can, vacation with them when we can, never be too busy for them, etc etc.
Many of my friends have already lost parents, and this year has been rough. I wonder how much your body is impacted by the psychology of losing friends?
Many of my friends have already lost parents, and this year has been rough. I wonder how much your body is impacted by the psychology of losing friends?
Posted on 6/6/23 at 2:55 pm to Eurocat
Ozzy Osbourne said he was "feeling good" while leaving the hospital in a wheelchair with wife Sharon following his "major operation." Ozzy, who’s 73, later tweeted "I am definitely feeling the love and support from all my fans and send everyone a big thank you for their thoughts, prayers and well wishes during my recovery."
Posted on 6/6/23 at 2:57 pm to Jim Rockford
A couple of my mom's friends are still getting around on their own, both driving and have little part time jobs. I admit being a little jealous when I see them. OTOH I can think of at most one or two other people my extended group of acquaintances that still have both parents living, so maybe a lot of people are jealous of me.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 3:14 pm to concrete_tiger
Concrete Tiger -
That was exactly my point, thanks for saying you are seeing it as well. Stay strong.
That was exactly my point, thanks for saying you are seeing it as well. Stay strong.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 3:15 pm to Jim Rockford
Jim, if I may ask, how old?
Posted on 6/6/23 at 3:15 pm to Eurocat
Mom is 84. Dad is 87. I am 62.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 3:18 pm to Eurocat
Is there a TD special board for people like you?
Posted on 6/6/23 at 3:19 pm to Jim Rockford
Yeah that is more or less where I would be if they were alive, I'm 57. Stay strong.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 3:19 pm to CouldCareLess
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Is there a TD special board for people like you?
Excuse me?
Posted on 6/6/23 at 3:19 pm to tiger91
I work as an occupational therapist at a nursing home full time
Getting old can suck. Especially if you can’t wipe your own a-hole
Getting old can suck. Especially if you can’t wipe your own a-hole
Posted on 6/6/23 at 3:20 pm to lsucoonass
That can also be a weight issue for some.
Posted on 6/6/23 at 4:05 pm to StreamsOfWhiskey
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I maxed out my bench today at 275. I turn 51 this year. I weigh 185 and am 6’1 and in very good shape
Dammit, I did not intend to reply in this thread BUT, you had to describe "ME", when I was 55.
I was in the gym 4 or 5 times a week and loved it when the younger guys would comment that they hope they look like me when they are my age then.
Here I am at 68 and retired, with a Shotgun(s), a Rifle(s) and a 4-wheel drive. A nice home and other "Stuff", complete with a beautiful wife of 44 years and 2 fine sons, plus a granddaughter.
Old football injuries caught up with me in 2019, resulting in couple surgeries later and life is much different.
Geaux figure...
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