How to Grow Old Without Feeling Old
- This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctor worry about them. Remember the important ones: dates of birthdays and anniversariesMy age should not matter, but my maturity should.
- Keep only cheerful friends
- Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. Ask yourself am I doing work that I have already learned
all that I need, or care to know about. Join a group, club, or volunteer at a library or senior center.
- Enjoy the simple things - Gardening is nice option to start with.
- Laugh often, long and loud - Laugh until you gasp for breath.
- Tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person who is with us our entire life is ourself. There's no better time for this.
- Whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever; surround yourself with what you love. Your home is your refuge.
- Take a character trait to work on for the year - (overcoming short temper, etc.)
- Stay flexible and sprightly by walking 20 minutes a day and re-think that elevator. Stairs are a wonderful thing.
- Even with no close friends or family around, there are many opportunities to talk to new people. Strike up a conversation with people you meet in the supermarket.
- Be up to date on what is new in politics, fashion, and/or in computers. Learn about the new methods of treatments and the new drugs available so you can advise your family members.
- The one thing that no one can change is the past. What has been is over and done with. The future has not yet come, so all we have is today. So enjoy today.
- Remember, as long as you have your health, you can do just about anything you find an interest in doing.
- Visit your dentist at least once a year, more often if needed. Gum disease and cavities can cause physical illnesses, so take care of your teeth.
- Do regular health checkups. Preventative testings are available, but you can't get them if you do not visit your doctor for a prescription.
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