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Myself. Of course, I don't know many seniors but I'm very healthy. . .as far as I know. And fit, and strong. I intend to do my best to keep it that way for as long as I live. I don't believe that one need become weak and feeble even in extreme old-age. I'll be 70 come January. Of course, 70 isn't yet extreme old age but it's certainly not young.
Myself. Of course, I don't know many seniors but I'm very healthy. . .as far as I know. And fit, and strong. I intend to do my best to keep it that way for as long as I live.
Yes, diet and exercise. And genetics perhaps has played a part. I workout hard at the gym with free weights and machines and use the treadmill afterwards. And good music helps keep stress levels down.
Yes, diet and exercise. And genetics perhaps has played a part. I workout hard at the gym with free weights and machines and use the treadmill afterwards. And good music helps keep stress levels down.
My grandfather who, with the exception of hearing loss, was healthy as a rock until 6 weeks prior to his death at the age of 99 (one morning he was opening his eyes but was clearly comatose, probably brainstem stroke, remained comatose for 6 weeks, then stopped breathing). Wasn't taking any medications. Smoked for maybe 5 years in his youth, then stopped because cigarettes were expensive. Drank a glass of wine daily with dinner. Mediterranean diet (he actually lived in the Mediterranean) with very little meat. Worked 7 am to 3 pm, took naps in the afternoon. Walked every day for at least 5 miles all of his life including at 99. Possibly genetics (a lot of people lived long in the village he and my grandma/ his wife were from). Formerly an office worker living a settled ordinary life without much effort or ambition. Married, one child (my father). His stress levels, though, were not entirely down; he was a carmudgeon who was always inordinately annoyed with this or that, generally with trivial details - but maybe constant venting of his annoyances was his way to completely unload any stress? :-).
he was a carmudgeon who was always inordinately annoyed with this or that, generally with trivial details
That would be me if you listen to my wife
My Dad is 94, still physically healthy and mentally alert. He's not a physical exercise type of person, but he will take a walk around the neighborhood accompanied by my Mom who's 91. He's shrunk several inches since the 70s but otherwise he's in good health.
Not really, no. I just make sure I eat some fruit and veggies every day as well as whole wheat bread and dairy, and oatmeal. A protein shake helps me get the protein I need. I try to get about 120 grams of protein daily. And I supplement with certain vitamins and minerals. I considering adding chicken as well.
I am friends with two women, both around age 75-77. It's both interesting and sad to note the extreme differences in their health.
One was gradually declining over the past couple of years, mostly a mental decline, but also having trouble walking longer distances and on stairs. Ten months ago things went downhill rapidly and she became fully incontinent and unable to walk. She went from living independently to being stuck wearing a diaper in a wheelchair in less than a year. In the time I've known her she always sounded like an "old lady" by hearing her voice. I doubt she'll last more than a couple years, it seems like a miserable existence.
Compare this to the other woman who is maybe 1-2 years younger. Fully independent, lives alone in a house with 3 dogs, does yoga, volunteers for art projects, takes road trips, and is physically strong. Talking to her on the phone you'd never know she is 75 years old - very upbeat, high pitched voice. She drinks like a fish and smokes weed daily - I'm not knocking it, if that's what keeps her going then so be it.
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