Getting old is inevitable, yet, untimely. No one’s entirely prepared for it, but that’s okay. While the experience may appear scary, knowing it’s not a lone struggle makes things easy.
Getting old is inevitable, yet, untimely. No one’s entirely prepared for it, but that’s okay. While the experience may appear scary, knowing it’s not a lone struggle makes things easy.
While it’s common knowledge that older people are not as physically fit as when they were younger, it’s still shocking when you experience it yourself.
Many miss their 20/20 vision. Having to reach your glasses for the little things can be frustrating. And, of course, as another person comments, misplacing your spectacles is the worst.
Someone in their 50s points out that every harm done to your body is now irreversible. In your younger years, twisting an ankle would be no biggie since you’d heal on your own. But as you age, jamming a finger will hurt for a long time.
Death is inevitable, but knowing that does not make it easy. As a user mentions, growing old means witnessing the demise of those you know. It’s important to have emotional support during such calamities.
As a 61-year-old user discusses, calorie intake should be drastically reduced despite remaining active. Metabolism slows down, and you can no longer eat as free as you once did.