Here's What I Have to Look Forward to

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I listened to a video about aging last night on YouTube. It was about what to expect when we turn 80. I will be 74 in November so 80 isn't that far off. I will share a bit of it here for the older gals: * The immune system becomes fragile. No longer the protecter it once was. The white blood cells' protection breaks down. Illness symptoms change with age. We may not get a fever or such things that helped us to realize we were ailing. * By 30 we begin to lose muscle mass, about 3-5% per decade. By the age of 80 that may equal about 50% of total muscle mass. Being able to stabelize just stepping off a curb or getting up off the toilet becomes more difficult. We need to eat more protein, about 1.0 to 1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight daily. * We become invisible. You disappear in the eyes of doctors, hospitals, etc. They rely on assumptions and rob women of dignity and of a fair choice. Don't forget you have every right to change doctors at any time. * Your world shrinks. Gradually things change. This limits our life force. We need to keep a social aspect to our lives. Reach out. Or the spark dims. Fresh environments and staying active are important. * Keep the door open. Try new things. It's all up to us.