Growing old gracefully without depression
Posted by: Rose
9th Oct 2011 08:59pm
getting older is not talked about, so knowing what to expect would be a little bit easyer if there was more information about coping can anyone nelp. THANKS
hellron
- 20th Oct 2011 07:01am
Hi Rose.
My mother at 84 gained her PhD at University. She did not see advancing age as a limitation, however others did. At 86 she was president and secretary of various organisations like genealogy and Wetlands groups. She was so busy and loved that her children basically had to make an appointment to visit her for a week. I am 30 years younger and looking forward to my years of retirement so that I can do what I want and basically what I want. In fact, I am excited. I guess I never was beautiful to look at so the aging process hasn't had such a great impact and I have now discovered that I don't care. There are other things more important.
I hope this helps. My advice is to do what you can. Be active. Seek medical help if it is all too much. It is all about how you view the world! My mother has since had a stroke and while recovering is an inspiration to others around her. She already has a new goal to work towards!
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