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I went to the gym yesterday and saw a seniors spinning class on the schedule. I looked in the classroom and most were probably well into their 60s and some were probably in their 70s. They were remaining physically active and getting good exercise, big factors in keeping people well.
It seems that many of the seniors I've known have been pretty healthy and active at 70. While most people have aches and pains and some medical conditions, many 70 year olds these days are in reasonably good shape. However, by the time a person reaches 80 (should they reach it), that once vibrant 70 year old is likely to be going downhill - it's pretty rare to see an active and pretty healthy octogenarian.
Does anyone else notice the pronounced decline from 70 to 80?
Interesting, you always seem to have these little scenarios to tell and they always conveniently have to do with seniors. And then of course a question you want answered here. Just a curiosity but what really is behind all of it? .
My mother is 87 years old. She does 2 hours of zumba, water aerobics, and strength training a day through the silver sneakers program. She also walks a lot, and when she does, if her grandkids are with her they say 'Gigi, slow down. You're walking too fast."
She worked throughout most of her 70's as an rn. she became a nudist at 82 after my dad died. She travels extensively and stays up late but never has to take a nap in the day [ I do] I would be surprised if my mother did not stay [extremely] active until the day she dies or only very shortly before.
I'd think it would be a fair statement to say that most of us between our birth and death will be experiencing some discomfort, the fact that a person makes it to seventy is a kind of accomplishment in and of itself, discomfort and all. That said however, those years between seventy and eighty, according to the stats, can include our expiration date. In light of that most know there will be some disability in that time span..
Well, I think your observation is accurate. My family doctor told me that most of his patients who are in relatively good shape stay in good shape and happy and active through their 70's -- barring a major health problem -- but that starting at 80 there is a yearly decline. We can all do the best we can to put off the inevitable -- but things such as vision and balance and arthritis and stamina start to take their toll. Best to do all your major traveling and bucket list items before 80 in my opinion. Of course there are always exceptions to every scenario -- but I have found my doctor to be pretty accurate in just my own observations of family members.
For some reason I have 83 as my date with the afterworld. Sounds good to just brush past 80 but not get into the old-old ages of 85-90. I don't want to live that long. If I make it to 83 I'll get to see my grandtwins graduate from high school. That's good enough for me.
I went to the gym yesterday and saw a seniors spinning class on the schedule. I looked in the classroom and most were probably well into their 60s and some were probably in their 70s. They were remaining physically active and getting good exercise, big factors in keeping people well.
It seems that many of the seniors I've known have been pretty healthy and active at 70. While most people have aches and pains and some medical conditions, many 70 year olds these days are in reasonably good shape. However, by the time a person reaches 80 (should they reach it), that once vibrant 70 year old is likely to be going downhill - it's pretty rare to see an active and pretty healthy octogenarian.
Does anyone else notice the pronounced decline from 70 to 80?
I don't know, I see a lot of folks around here who are active physically and mentally, and I'm surprised when they tell me they are in their mid to late 70's. Physical decline is part of nature as one gets up there, so I'm not surprised to see the decline as one nears and gets into their 80's, but I'd hope that being physically and mentally active would slow this decline, at least to some extent. Where I see the real physical decline (and sometimes mentally, but not always), is once folks get into their 80's and beyond, as you have mentioned.
I think most seniors have aches and pains, and medical conditions to some extent, but if it's possible to work around them, treat them as they can be treated, and maintain a positive attitude ( and I've seen quite a few folks in this boat- me too), hopefully we can make the most of the years we have left- even once we. At least that is my perspective at age 68.
my mom is in her 90s, but I will be glad to make it to 75. I'm in good shape, but who wants to drag it out - lol.
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