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I'm in the financial services industry, and many of our clients are from 70 - 90s. We even have one client who turned 100 in October (though admittedly he's not in the best shape). Part of it is your mentality. Are you engaged with life, do you have friends, are you still interested in things? Part of it is how well you've aged physically, if you're dealing with a chronic condition such as arthritis, etc. We all decline as we age; that's just life. I'm worried about becoming a mindless blob in a bed; I really hope I die before that happens as I would hate to be such a burden to my children!
My father died at 82 after a series of falls, surgeries, and rehab for ten years off and on. Then there is one particular 87-year-old client who had a stroke recently. He spent a few days in the hospital and now he's home doing out patient rehab! You just never can tell.
We're talking the higher ages but what if we do make it to 80-90? Yea health is a consideration but what about financial? How many have pensions? 401K? Enough money to dump in an annuity? Something to consider especially if single. Then there's quality of life. Time to get that second childhood going. The fish are biting. I need some Hugh Heffner money to live like Hugh Heffner.
My father-in-law was reasonably healthy in his late 80s to early 90s. The secret to his long live was his laid back style, under consuming of calories, and did lots of walking. Quick death and no Alzeihmer's, still coherent until his last week in bed. Stay positive is the key.
I am reasonably fit and healthy at 60 going to the gym 3-4 times a week and walking 40-60 mins most days. Upto about 2 years ago, my stamina had reduced but I did not feel much different to the way I felt in my 30s. But there has certainly been a reduction in strength and ability to recuperate over the last year. For example, I helped a friend move furniture which was ok on the day, but I had muscle soreness for the next 2 days. That would not have happened a few years ago.
There are lots of variation between people driven by a combination of diet, exercise and, to my mind the most determining, genetic luck but most of us will hit a point in our 60s or 70s where physical decline accelerates.
I am reasonably fit and healthy at 60 going to the gym 3-4 times a week and walking 40-60 mins most days. Upto about 2 years ago, my stamina had reduced but I did not feel much different to the way I felt in my 30s. But there has certainly been a reduction in strength and ability to recuperate over the last year. For example, I helped a friend move furniture which was ok on the day, but I had muscle soreness for the next 2 days. That would not have happened a few years ago.
There are lots of variation between people driven by a combination of diet, exercise and, to my mind the most determining, genetic luck but most of us will hit a point in our 60s or 70s where physical decline accelerates.
Well, that's true, it does do that. But IMO we just know that declining physical stamina is a part of the aging process and work around it. And personally, I find that physical exercise helps a great deal. And sometimes a little Aleve.
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