At 80 years of age... I too am more interested in "healthspan" verses "lifespan". That's why I walk 6 miles a week, lift weights 3 times a week, and practice yoga 3 times weekly. I'm also shooting for "100" but hope to slide into the finish line verses limping across it! My Substack articles and notes on sunshine0805@substack.com (Patsy's Gardens) also keeps my mind and interest levels active.
Hi CK, I couldn't agree more. We have a 93-year-old family member who, for the past year, has gone for dialysis three times a week. In addition, just before Christmas, she fell and broke her back, so she is now bedridden - that doesn't seem like quality of life at all and is a constant reminder that I want to do everything I can to avoid being in such a situation.
For those of us wishing to age well, longevity is about extending the healthy part of our lives rather than just surviving to an old age.
Thank you for this.
Thank you for your positivity and recommendations for concrete action to take… love the title/headline.
Well said, my friend. SO much food for thought -- I better get busy!
Concise & to the point. Appreciating the gift of life matters as well.
Hi Catherine, it doesn't seem as if we have put so much thought into that as we could.
At 80 years of age... I too am more interested in "healthspan" verses "lifespan". That's why I walk 6 miles a week, lift weights 3 times a week, and practice yoga 3 times weekly. I'm also shooting for "100" but hope to slide into the finish line verses limping across it! My Substack articles and notes on sunshine0805@substack.com (Patsy's Gardens) also keeps my mind and interest levels active.
Great info. The quality of life as we age is so important.
Hi CK, I couldn't agree more. We have a 93-year-old family member who, for the past year, has gone for dialysis three times a week. In addition, just before Christmas, she fell and broke her back, so she is now bedridden - that doesn't seem like quality of life at all and is a constant reminder that I want to do everything I can to avoid being in such a situation.