Accept the challenges, & Live to make a difference everyday for someone else. It’s not boring. Eat healthy, & exercise so you have the fitness to speak & do stuff for the voiceless. We need to use our last days as a pay forward.
Even though I'm 81, I got a lot out of this article and will incorporate doing things differently. I love routine, but I can change it up and will. Thanks.
I nearly didn’t read this post because of the picture of Helen Mirren, whose comments read on here recently, about the tragedy that is Israel and the Palestinians, were unacceptable and shameful. She is not the poster ‘girl’ I might have chosen, I am sorry to say.
Super ageing -for me - is surely also about ‘growth and personal development’ and the nurturing of an ethical and social and moral way of thinking and living and not the decline into a state of negativity and hard heartedness, in those and other areas of life.
Thx Kate …not just for agreeing with me but because it tells me you believe there’s more to being Older and even Wiser than being ‘well known’. Being Older doesn’t automatically mean Wiser as we see…..we must set sail into the ‘golden age’ with verve, intelligence and kick ass shoes! Oh and that one crucial thing: The Capacity for Joy.
This is mindblowing. My mom is 93, and I am starting to see some memory lapses, but she's unbelievably sharp. Never has needed any medication. Does Pilates six days a week. Active in her choir and church. Lives independently and asks for no help. I am determined in every way possible to keep her vibrant as long as possible. She was a pioneer business owner in her late 20s. Nothing stopped her then, and nothing is going to stop her now. Thanks for this work.
Fascinating! This explains a lot. I was shocked by my mom's rapid aging, but she also just decided she was old when she hit 55. I think a lot of it has to do with mindset as well. Which also leads to action or lack thereof.
This excellent article confirms what I intuitively thought/know about ageing. I have got to continue to nurture my best things which are all centred around CONNECTION. Keeping my mind focused on being Curious, seeking NEW opportunities for learning, tending my friendships and nurturing my family links and getting to fully enjoy life - purposefully. Grappling with intricate ideas and issues and having NEW EXPERIENCES. Joining a group or creating one. Having that social interaction and ‘going out’ and enjoying time with young people and learning the Art of Hanging Out and making new memories….this is vital for me. That memorable day/lunch/indulging in coffee and conversation/ READING and learning a new skill and just ENJOYING the small big things…..wearing colours of u never thought to wear before and just ENJOYING something good every day. Live that ‘dream’ now….don’t wait.
Learning a new musical instrument seems like a good example of what to do. And it helps prevent depression too, I believe through similar neural mechanisms.
My oldest friend lived to be 98 years old. I miss her and our conversations so much! It was incredibly interesting to listen to her stories about flying from Paris to Stockholm in the early 1930’s, sitting next to a famous publisher who was interesting to talk to.
Luckily I recorded a story she told me many times, about how she managed to help her employer to get on the boat to Sweden and flee from the armed nazis lined up along the harbor in occupied Copenhagen (1944).
Nanna was a wonderful woman. Like many older people I have known, she was also more honest and radical in her thinking than much younger people I have met.
There’s a lot more to life than work. That’s probably where you find many of the above factors that help. Learning, curiosity, etc may be facilitated at work, but exist in endless places. I’ve been retired 20 years and feel as sharp as ever. My grandkids, hobbies, fixing things I used to pay for, and cultivating old and new friends through activities like golf are key. Technology as a tool to learning and travel are great ways to learn.
Fantastic article! I genuinely enjoyed reading this valuable and interesting information. I subscribed so I will continue to see more like it in the future.
I am always interested to learn new things about the way our human brains work, thier capabilities and limitations, and why they function they way that they do. Thank you very much for this information. I look forward to the next one.
My mother was one, sharp as a tack for 95 of her 99 years.
My Dad 99 yo sharper than a tack. Then fell broke hip, then end.
I’m planning to be a superager is what I meant! At least I plan to continue living in that zone when I’m 80! 💙
Accept the challenges, & Live to make a difference everyday for someone else. It’s not boring. Eat healthy, & exercise so you have the fitness to speak & do stuff for the voiceless. We need to use our last days as a pay forward.
Even though I'm 81, I got a lot out of this article and will incorporate doing things differently. I love routine, but I can change it up and will. Thanks.
I nearly didn’t read this post because of the picture of Helen Mirren, whose comments read on here recently, about the tragedy that is Israel and the Palestinians, were unacceptable and shameful. She is not the poster ‘girl’ I might have chosen, I am sorry to say.
Super ageing -for me - is surely also about ‘growth and personal development’ and the nurturing of an ethical and social and moral way of thinking and living and not the decline into a state of negativity and hard heartedness, in those and other areas of life.
Thx Kate …not just for agreeing with me but because it tells me you believe there’s more to being Older and even Wiser than being ‘well known’. Being Older doesn’t automatically mean Wiser as we see…..we must set sail into the ‘golden age’ with verve, intelligence and kick ass shoes! Oh and that one crucial thing: The Capacity for Joy.
Agree, Win 👍
Totally agree. She’s no poster anything.
If you haven’t learned compassion and integrity by her age, it’s probably too late.
This is mindblowing. My mom is 93, and I am starting to see some memory lapses, but she's unbelievably sharp. Never has needed any medication. Does Pilates six days a week. Active in her choir and church. Lives independently and asks for no help. I am determined in every way possible to keep her vibrant as long as possible. She was a pioneer business owner in her late 20s. Nothing stopped her then, and nothing is going to stop her now. Thanks for this work.
Alexis. Such an inspiring Mom! Wishing her all the best and may you follow in her footsteps!
Yes, she is. I'd better get my act together if I want to live as long as my amazing mom! Thank you.
Fascinating! It all makes sense to me. Thank for the article. Very thought provoking!
Fascinating! This explains a lot. I was shocked by my mom's rapid aging, but she also just decided she was old when she hit 55. I think a lot of it has to do with mindset as well. Which also leads to action or lack thereof.
This excellent article confirms what I intuitively thought/know about ageing. I have got to continue to nurture my best things which are all centred around CONNECTION. Keeping my mind focused on being Curious, seeking NEW opportunities for learning, tending my friendships and nurturing my family links and getting to fully enjoy life - purposefully. Grappling with intricate ideas and issues and having NEW EXPERIENCES. Joining a group or creating one. Having that social interaction and ‘going out’ and enjoying time with young people and learning the Art of Hanging Out and making new memories….this is vital for me. That memorable day/lunch/indulging in coffee and conversation/ READING and learning a new skill and just ENJOYING the small big things…..wearing colours of u never thought to wear before and just ENJOYING something good every day. Live that ‘dream’ now….don’t wait.
Learning a new musical instrument seems like a good example of what to do. And it helps prevent depression too, I believe through similar neural mechanisms.
My oldest friend lived to be 98 years old. I miss her and our conversations so much! It was incredibly interesting to listen to her stories about flying from Paris to Stockholm in the early 1930’s, sitting next to a famous publisher who was interesting to talk to.
Luckily I recorded a story she told me many times, about how she managed to help her employer to get on the boat to Sweden and flee from the armed nazis lined up along the harbor in occupied Copenhagen (1944).
Nanna was a wonderful woman. Like many older people I have known, she was also more honest and radical in her thinking than much younger people I have met.
Thank you for your writing. ❤️
You had me at Helen Mirren. 🥰 Hooray for lifelong learners! 🤓 📚
Please remove this vile ZIONIST off this article so I can forward it to my friends.
Please remove this antisemite from the comments section so I can forward and share!!!
And this is why I don’t ever want to retire 😃
There’s a lot more to life than work. That’s probably where you find many of the above factors that help. Learning, curiosity, etc may be facilitated at work, but exist in endless places. I’ve been retired 20 years and feel as sharp as ever. My grandkids, hobbies, fixing things I used to pay for, and cultivating old and new friends through activities like golf are key. Technology as a tool to learning and travel are great ways to learn.
Good point! I was thinking about that after I left the comment
My dad - 88 years old. Social, active, curious, always learning new things. Great article - thanks!
Fantastic article! I genuinely enjoyed reading this valuable and interesting information. I subscribed so I will continue to see more like it in the future.
I am always interested to learn new things about the way our human brains work, thier capabilities and limitations, and why they function they way that they do. Thank you very much for this information. I look forward to the next one.