Things You Did to Make Seniors Years Better

Chris21E

Chris21E

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Or at less bad.
I took a chance and had cataract surgery, worth it not to be blind.

I try to eat fresh fruit and avoid overeating. Take a few supplements like magnesium because when low I ended up in the ER.

Having an air filter also helps. I noticed that those who have my condition can live beyond 80 with heart failure. Will not even think about a transplant.
I hurt still manage to get through it.

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How do you ease the effects of getting older? Thank you
 

I hope this thread gets a lot of replies, I'm just starting being old (65 yrs) and I'm freaking out about the changes that have happened already -- skin above my eyes drooping down, cataract effects, can't do as many steps, have to limit yard work time, need to watch my electrolites or I come in from yard work with my toes cramping, all sorts of weird foot issues tho I finally realized my appendages (toes and fingers) are all squishy now and I can't get away with a shoe that squishes or sitting on my fingers to warm them up (last few winters used a heated mouse pad that helped very much).
I wish I had a 'Guide to Getting Old'.
 

I tried to accept it!

“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.” - Reinhold Niebuhr

"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination." - Jimmy Dean
 
HoneyNut said:
I hope this thread gets a lot of replies, I'm just starting being old (65 yrs) and I'm freaking out about the changes that have happened already -- skin above my eyes drooping down, cataract effects, can't do as many steps, have to limit yard work time, need to watch my electrolites or I come in from yard work with my toes cramping, all sorts of weird foot issues tho I finally realized my appendages (toes and fingers) are all squishy now and I can't get away with a shoe that squishes or sitting on my fingers to warm them up (last few winters used a heated mouse pad that helped very much).
I wish I had a 'Guide to Getting Old'.
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One thing I avoid at all costs, Do Not Fall, I did, not good. As far as your feet try soaking in warm water and Epson salt.
Aunt Bea said:
I tried to accept it!

“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.” - Reinhold Niebuhr

"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination." - Jimmy Dean
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Beautiful.
 
I am a firm believer in preventative measures. I am 62 and can already feel the age setting in. To combat that I:
  • exercise daily - walks, workouts at home, STRETCHING, STRETCHING - can't emphasize this enough, yoga, etc.
  • pure, organic tart cherry juice - 2 oz in the morning, 2 oz in the evening. Medically proven to ease inflammation and my joints, my doc recommended it.
  • massages - one a month.
  • eat healthy to keep my weight in check. It has started to creep up and I really work at keeping it at a good number.
  • daughter and I give each other head massages. Wonderful for relaxation, and all over feeling good. It makes us both feel really cared for.
Loved your Ocean Waves. Daughter and I play relaxing music like that when we do our head massages.
 
I strongly agree with all of the above.

My old age (I'm 78) tip to share ... for anyone with arthritis in their hands/fingers like me, get a balanced twirling baton like the kids use.
I have two of them, and twirl them between my fingers often. It helps with flexibility ..

not me ..lol
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I stop myself when I start thinking about the past and things I did not do. Don't need to have regrets since I can't change things now. I try to focus on the good things I did do and what I might still do. Agree with Chris21 above - DO NOT FALL. Be aware of your surroundings and don't get in a hurry.
 
Bonnie said:
I strongly agree with all of the above.

My old age (I'm 78) tip to share ... for anyone with arthritis in their hands/fingers like me, get a balanced twirling baton like the kids use.
I have two of them, and twirl them between my fingers often. It helps with flexibility ..

not me ..lol
iu
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See, i find typing on keyboard helpful, one reason i will have desk or laptop long as i can. My last job i was in Data Base Maintenance for the HR employee database of a major University. I was on computer 90% of my workday because even verifying employment required pulling up files. A few days into my vacation after being there a couple of years i noticed my fingers were more sore. I wasn't on my home computer enough apparently. When i increased my time on it they eased up.
 
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Lots of good suggestions.
Couple of things i can add:
Exercise for brain as important as for body. And while stretching is a low impact but often high return on the time/energy invested in it, we can substitute other physical activities that involve movement, yard work and for me firewood related chores, keeps me fairly limber. At recent annual check up the new doc (lot of people can't hack small town life, so we have high turnover) was surprised at how limber i was. It is actually being still too long that's problematic, so i've started flexing my limbs, hands and feet now then while sitting.

Those of you concerned about cataracts, whether they've started or not-- protecting the eyes from UV rays can make a difference. I always get 'transitions' lenses for my eyeglasses and wear caps or brimmed hats because it takes a a few seconds for the lenses to darken. People at higher altitudes apparently are at higher risk of cataracts. I had the mine removed in 2014 when i needed partial corneal implants due to corneal dystrophy. But might have needed sooner if i hadn't taken to protecting my eyes.
 
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feywon said:
Lots of good suggestions.
Couple of things i can add:
Exercise for brain as important as for body. And while stretching is a low impact but often high return on the time/energy invested in it, we can substitute other physical activities that involve movement, yard work and for me firewood related chores, keeps me fairly limber. Ar recent annual check up the new doc (lot of people can't hack small town life, so we have high turnover) was surprised at how limber i was. It is actually being still too long that's problematic, so i've started flexing my limbs, hsnds and feet now then while sitting.

Those of you concerned about cataracts, whether they've started or not-- protecting the eyes from UV rays can make a difference. I always get 'transitions' lenses for my eyeglasses and wear caps or brimmed hats because it takes a a few seconds for the lenses to darken. People at higher altitudes apparently are at higher risk of cataracts. I had the mine removed in 2014 when i needed partial corneal implants due to corneal dystrophy. But might have needed sooner if i hadn't taken to protecting my eyes.
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I had mine done in 2015 it took me 3 tries because went into cardiac arrest, they refused to go through with the procedure. Use wrap around glasses now.

Main tip... is Do No Harm, you be on the Earth a lot longer.
 
I just got cataract surgery. I had thought I needed new glasses but my eye doctor said it was cataracts. So I got the surgery and just finished with the several weeks of post-operation eye drops. The difference is stupendous! I'd spent time trying to adjust my computer monitor to be brighter/whiter, but it turns out it was the cataracts that made things yellower and not so focused/sharp.

By the way, before the surgery they consulted with me regarding where I wanted my focus to be. (Eyeballs allow you to focus near and at distances.) I chose 4-5 feet, which works fine for me. I do use glasses to see closer, and have my old glasses (actually bifocals) to see both closer and at a distance, but mostly I don't need glasses at all.
 
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Devi said:
I just got cataract surgery. I had thought I needed new glasses but my eye doctor said it was cataracts. So I got the surgery and just finished with the several weeks of post-operation eye drops. The difference is stupendous! I'd spent time trying to adjust my computer monitor to be brighter/whiter, but it turns out it was the cataracts that made things yellower.

By the way, before the surgery they consulted with me regarding where I wanted my focus to be. (Eyeballs allow you to focus near and at distances.) I chose 4-5 feet, which works fine for me. I do use glasses to see closer, and have my old glasses (actually bifocals) to see both closer and at a distance, but mostly I don't need glasses at all.
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I decide to go with the basic, not fancy and the arms length version, a lot of other seniors went for the long view version and regretted it, saying now they need readers for everything.
 
Ah, I see what @Chris21E has posted re food. We're pretty careful about having quality food (mostly organic or "natural"), which — well, I can tell the difference between that and "regular" food which may be GMO and may have been exposed to pesticides, herbicides, etc. I can definitely feel the difference when I eat "regular" food — I just don't feel good. (And I don't mean fast food, which we almost never eat.)
 
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J-Kat said:
I stop myself when I start thinking about the past and things I did not do. Don't need to have regrets since I can't change things now. I try to focus on the good things I did do and what I might still do. Agree with Chris21 above - DO NOT FALL. Be aware of your surroundings and don't get in a hurry.
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Forgive and Forget
 

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