Great food for thought, Karen! Every minute you spend thinking about lengthening your life is time away from the moment you are living in now. Β―\_(γ)_/Β―
I read this as Iβm in bed with Covid. Iβm through the worst, and there was only one bad day. But I get pretty sick (strep, pneumonia, now Covid) about once a year, and it really sets me back. Iβm fragile for another week or so, my workouts took a hit, etc. I take good care of myself, namely I eat clean, and I workout regularly. What else can I do to boost my immune system? I canβt imagine these kind of fever pains/headaches/coughing at 100.
Karen, you have a knack for zeroing in on what I have been contemplating!! Thanks for the ideas and now if I can make myself do what is necessary I could make it to 100!! (maybe) Thanks!!!
Thanks for your post that is inspiring as always. Having cared for my parents in their poor health through their death, I know the importance of good health for old age. I recommend a book by Sanjay Gupta (the CNN medical correspondent) called "Keep Sharp - Build a Better Brain at Any Age" about how to reduce risk factors of dementia and enhance overall health. I'm totally committed to my health & wellness for longevity, in large part in reaction to my parents' poor health and mom's dementia. But, I will say that's only part of the pictures of what's needed for a good old life. The other two key things in my view are relationships, and financial security. Having strong relationships (be they family and/or friends) is crucial. And, having financial resources to afford caregiving later in life also is crucial. I worry about my friends who don't have life partners or siblings they can count on for help when they're very old, and/or who don't have resources for late-stage life care.
Karen, That is the question - what do I need to be doing now to be healthy and independent when I am 100? I am 83 years old - or young - and my choices are based on it.
Great food for thought, Karen! Every minute you spend thinking about lengthening your life is time away from the moment you are living in now. Β―\_(γ)_/Β―
I read this as Iβm in bed with Covid. Iβm through the worst, and there was only one bad day. But I get pretty sick (strep, pneumonia, now Covid) about once a year, and it really sets me back. Iβm fragile for another week or so, my workouts took a hit, etc. I take good care of myself, namely I eat clean, and I workout regularly. What else can I do to boost my immune system? I canβt imagine these kind of fever pains/headaches/coughing at 100.
Karen, you have a knack for zeroing in on what I have been contemplating!! Thanks for the ideas and now if I can make myself do what is necessary I could make it to 100!! (maybe) Thanks!!!
Thanks for your post that is inspiring as always. Having cared for my parents in their poor health through their death, I know the importance of good health for old age. I recommend a book by Sanjay Gupta (the CNN medical correspondent) called "Keep Sharp - Build a Better Brain at Any Age" about how to reduce risk factors of dementia and enhance overall health. I'm totally committed to my health & wellness for longevity, in large part in reaction to my parents' poor health and mom's dementia. But, I will say that's only part of the pictures of what's needed for a good old life. The other two key things in my view are relationships, and financial security. Having strong relationships (be they family and/or friends) is crucial. And, having financial resources to afford caregiving later in life also is crucial. I worry about my friends who don't have life partners or siblings they can count on for help when they're very old, and/or who don't have resources for late-stage life care.
Karen, That is the question - what do I need to be doing now to be healthy and independent when I am 100? I am 83 years old - or young - and my choices are based on it.