For me, it is trying to stand back up from a squatting position. This physical movement seem to appear rather quickly. I have to have the cat litter boxes right next to a waist high cabinet so I can push myself up. So weird, as I used to be a gym rat for decades until I had to stop to help out my parents.
2) The fact that all of the rock bands and TV shows that I loved as a teenager are now classic rock and retro TV. And that all of those musicians and actors that were so young and hip are now either dead or senior citizens themselves.
Hep C lays dormant for decades, as long as you don't drink alcohol. Alcohol is like throwing flame on a fire.
My DH had a liver transplant 16+ years ago due to liver cancer caused by HCV and the golden question that we'll never have answered is "Where did he GET it?" The men who served in basic training at a specific Fort have sky high HCV #s. Can we prove it? No, but it's damning to see a much higher level of HCV among these particular soldiers.
SUPPOSEDLY HCV is considered an STD---but not really. I have 5 kids with my hubby, so living as intimately as possible with someone. I used his razor, I used his toothbrush--all the normal things of a marital relationship.
Neither I nor any of our kids have it. I never worried that we did b/c there was never a time when we were sick enough to have warranted the worry-and also they did not screen for it until about 20 yrs ago.
Glad you're free from this virus. DH did a chemo TX for 84 weeks after the transplant. Then he relapsed, but by then there were real and total cures for this disease.
SO GLAD I do not have to care or worry about someone at this stage of my life. Yes, I have my 33yr old nephew, but he is competent to make his own decisions so nothing I can do there. But would like some of that "get up and go" I used to have.
But certainly my energy is going down hill with age. At 85 I do jobs in bits - a bit here and a bit there. Once in a while I am able to do more.
We always had pizza for Sundays, but the pizza now taste like the box it comes in.... [sigh].
Now I understand why my parents had so many sweet items on their grocery list !!
Helloall - join the crowd. Seniors looking after senior seniors is becoming more and more common. It doesn't work well for us.
I think I am surprised at 85 that it isn't worse . Not that there aren't some problems I could do without, but life is reasonably manageable. So far I have managed to not get the big ones - cardiovascular disease, diabetes type 2 and cancer. My lab tests are normal. I haven't needed any surgery and I haven't broken anything. I feel good about all that. Counting my blessings each day that I am OK.
I can't believe how many times the thumb gets a workout. Writing isn't easy, there goes my draftman's type of printing. unless I use pain cream on my thumb area.
And forget the cellphone. It was hard enough to pick up without hitting the Alert button, and now almost impossible. Forget texting on it, the thumb gets very grumpy.
I can do email with ease, but the younger generation rarely uses it. If one doesn't text or use the social media they are on, you don't hear from them.... [sigh].
You are so right. I am really sticking to Mediterranean way of eating, I simply like it, cannot stand anything processed etc.
I don’t drink much, I am glass of champagne/ wine on occasion type.
But it is all about moving, how we keep flexibility. I am on the run most days doing all the chores, I refuse any help as it keeps me busy and I find cleaning great stress reliever.
Talk about shovelling snow with our Canadian winters!
Now I still have to clear all the leaves.
I do exercise but I am not so consistent, my husband was 2 hours a day exercise type, now sadly Parkinson makes it almost impossible to do any exercise. Have to accept that with too much pain there is not much one can do.
I am definitely not of Viking Heritage but who knows, European nevertheless, reading lots on longevity lately and Italians of course do much better, so do French, partially to Mediterranean diet. And they drink lots of vino!
Just going to order Great Age Reboot as you recommended it will be interesting to share opinions.
The Mediterranean diet is considered to be very healthy as is drinking a moderate amount of wine. I do neither. I eat low carb and rarely drink alcohol. I can't remember the last time I had an alcoholic drink. I have nothing against it, but prefer my carbs/calories in other forms. I think we each have to find our own way according to what works for us. Good genes help, but I believe that lifestyle is more important. Keep moving even if you don't "exercise" as such.
Yet my earlier life seems eons ago. I am very fortunate in not having arthritis, can still do squats, not on many meds, haven't had any surgeries other than tonsils as a preschooler and episiotomies when giving birth. I don't like the changes in my skin, the decreased strength and stamina, increased digestive issues and such.
I hear you ff about knowing were the restrooms are. More of my time is taken up with looking after myself and making adjustments. But I am better at dealing with life and relationships and wouldn't trade that for anything!
I am finally downsizing to a smaller more convenient home and still hope/plan to have some adventures and new experiences.
That is inspiring.
Well done us!! 😁😁
Hope…Calm…Peace….
I need that.
After working in 40s, 50s almost all the time 60 and more hours a week, it is so great to have all this time, have time for friends, hobbies, studying, learning another language, considering other studies now.
I do take exceptionally good care of myself. In every aspect. I embrace very french joie de vivre. Best clothes, haircuts, make up. I do exercise, lift weights, bike, steps up and down, good nutrition.
So far no diseases although I am aware anything can happen but I don’t dwell on that.
Watching progressive disease and being robbed of so many things, makes me more determined to remain strong.
Hoping as most females in my family live long, totally independent into 90s.
I have friends aged 30 to 80 and see advantages and disadvantages of aging. I would not want to go back to struggles at 20- 30.
I have big plans, which, sadly, I might have to adjust somewhat, things we planned as couple will almost certainly not work out.
How quickly it happened.
And how crunchy I’ve become. Where was that sweet spot between getting enough exercise and destroying my joints? Obviously I did not pace myself appropriately.
If I sit too long and quickly get up, I have a mad dash to the bathroom. Even running water at the kitchen sink will trigger my bladder.
Are we having fun yet?