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updated information June 11, 2024:
Hello! I am here to answer your question. I am 102 years old, I was born in 1919.
In My 60s: I retired at 61 after 37 years as a firefighter in lansing michigan. I biked a 5k every week until I was 68 with an injury.
In my 70s: I lost my son at 74 from pancreatic cancer, it hurt me really bad. I started to lose my vision, so I got glasses at 78. Still biking weekly but only a 3k.
In my 80s: My wife fell and we almost lost her so that was stressful. I started to have trouble hearing, but only minor damage. I started to get more invested in reading books and slowing down. I was only biking 5 miles a week now because I started to have joint pain.
In my 90s: My 90s were my favorite decade. I am very fortunate to say I have not lost my wife (who is turning 106 in may) so she is always by my side. I have decided to get off the bike and have taken up meditation and yoga. My eyesight has gotten worse in one eye but still visible. I started to ponder my own mortality, but think of how impactful my life was on other people. I still went for long walks until 98, then I couldn’t walk for more than 30 minutes at a time.
In my 100s: Living this long is kind of boring in my opinion, I have lost most of my mobility, but my brain is still as sharp as it was when I was 70, my health is starting to decline, but I believe I have a few years left to see my great-grandchildren graduate high school in 2025. My wife does not leave the house anymore because of the pandemic, but I still see my relatives every holiday now that we are both vaccinated.
Getting Old can be Awesome, or it can be Terrible, it’s how you view life.
Here is information via social media regarding aging and 80 year olds:
As we age, our bodies undergo a series of physiological changes that can be both fascinating and unsettling.
One of the most surprising facts is that after the age of 80, our immune system starts to decline, making us more susceptible to infections.
This is because the thymus, a gland responsible for producing immune cells, starts to shrink, reducing our body's ability to fight off pathogens.
Our brain's cognitive abilities also undergo significant changes.
The cerebral cortex, responsible for processing information, starts to shrink, leading to a decline in short-term memory, decision-making skills, and problem-solving abilities.
Furthermore, the brain's neural connections, essential for learning and memory, start to deteriorate, making it more challenging to learn new skills or recall recent events.
Another surprising fact is that our sense of thirst diminishes with age, making it more challenging for our bodies to regulate fluid levels.
This can lead to dehydration, which can exacerbate existing health conditions.
Simultaneously, our kidneys, responsible for filtering waste, become less efficient, leading to a buildup of toxins in the body.
Our bones also undergo significant changes.
Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by brittle and porous bones, becomes more prevalent, increasing the risk of fractures and osteoarthritis.
The loss of bone density is further exacerbated by the decline of hormone production, including estrogen and testosterone, which play a crucial role in maintaining bone health.
Our cardiovascular system is also affected, with the heart pumping less efficiently, leading to a decrease in blood flow and oxygen delivery to vital organs.
This can result in fatigue, shortness of breath, and increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Additionally, the arteriosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, accelerates, further reducing blood flow and increasing blood pressure.
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