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posted by
Shams-i-Heartsong
on September 27, 2020 at 1:48 AM
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I know what you mean. My mom used a walker around 80 and it was so hard for her to get around.
posted by
Annicita
on September 26, 2020 at 7:19 PM
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Great post, Pat. It is inspiring to hear. My g-grandmother was almost 100 and still caring for herself in her own home - and almost 100% blind. It is a blessing, I think to be so sharp at those ages.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on September 26, 2020 at 12:04 PM
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Yes with luck 90 will be not so hard to reach in the future. Those who are near it now probably have worked hard for many years. I hope you can still drive when you get there.
posted by
C_C_T
on September 26, 2020 at 10:42 AM
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Pat_B, this was such an uplifting post. I had three great aunts that lived to be over 100 years of age. Believe this or not they were still running their own homes. They all had wonderful attitudes throughout their years. They were so delightful to know. I can only hope the same for me as I get older. They loved to cook and they all loved their families. (me included) My one Aunt Ann lost her husband to an accident when she was in her early 30's and never married again. She raised my cousin on her own and did a wonderful job. My Aunt Hilton nursed her husband through a 10-year illness and when he passed she continued her life for many years. She always had time for me if I would call to talk. My Aunt Mary was one of the sweetest people I know and she was on my Dad's side. I think the one thing they all had in common was their love of family and also their love of life. They were all very religious and went to church without fail. I wonder if their common denominators had anything to do with living to a wonderful old age. I think because of them I don't see age like others do. To me it means nothing. It's just a year. I remember one time I called to talk to my aunt Hilton and she was in her late 90's then. She was getting together a bag of food for poor people. Can you just imagine! I think this was long enough to be a post. haha
posted by
Goldiec
on September 26, 2020 at 9:00 AM
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I share your thought process. At 96 my great granny was sharp.
Her siblings and mother shared that same quick wit and mental stability. They all lived well into their 90s. I can only hope and pray that I will first live to be in my 90s, and then once I get there, be as clear-minded as my ancestors before me. It is a great gift to be able to care for yourself in your golden years.
posted by
Sherri_G
on September 26, 2020 at 7:25 AM
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