Hi Robyn, It's so true - good planning is essential. I was very fortunate in that regard; my husband was an interested and outstanding financial planner. I thank him every day.
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.
Yes, physical health is key to longevity but what about mental health? How can we maintain a positive attitude knowing that our best days are probably in the past?
Hi Alan, Mental health is at least as important as physical health - it's what I struggle with the most. My theory is that now we focus on our quality of life. What makes us happy and pleases us as best we can - one of mine happens to be writing the newsletter, but also spending time with my great-granddaughters, reading a book, and watching baseball games.
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.
Well said, my friend. SO much food for thought -- I better get busy!
Thank you for your positivity and recommendations for concrete action to take… love the title/headline.
It’s truly about the life in the years. That’s the true measure. May we tune into what makes us alive each moment. Sending love and peace 🫶
Wise words! Thanks.
Thank you for this.
100% agree! Thanks for being a consistent voice in the growing chorus that's shifting the stereotypes about aging. xox
Thank you, Erika.
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We need these myths turned upside down, thank you Janice!
That we do - they certainly get in the way.
I’m glad you mentioned financial longevity. So many people will outlast their money. Good planning is essential.
Hi Robyn, It's so true - good planning is essential. I was very fortunate in that regard; my husband was an interested and outstanding financial planner. I thank him every day.
Thank You, I love your articles
I am 83, happily healthy, social and very much engaged in my life
I too hope to live to my Hundreds
I pray to stay healthy and I work at it. Walking, diet and community is what it’s all about
Deep graditude Janice
Hi Adrienne, it sounds like you have a sound plan in mind.
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.
Hi, that's my goal as well to "slide into the finish line versus limping across it.
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.
Yes, physical health is key to longevity but what about mental health? How can we maintain a positive attitude knowing that our best days are probably in the past?
Hi Alan, Mental health is at least as important as physical health - it's what I struggle with the most. My theory is that now we focus on our quality of life. What makes us happy and pleases us as best we can - one of mine happens to be writing the newsletter, but also spending time with my great-granddaughters, reading a book, and watching baseball games.