How Long Is Too Long?
More specifically, how long is too long to
prolong an aging life? This isn’t a trick question,
it’s just another of my thought-provokers that
Larry Wonderling simply doesn’t have a correct answer. It may,
however, arouse some “longevity vs. life
quality” thoughts of your own.
This article was actually prompted by some of my oldest
friends who were exceptional athletes, happy-go-lucky, and
physically active into their 60’s. Today, however, in their 80’s,
and 90’s, they seem to have become more preoccupied with
Quality
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An important October day for the entire world is October 24, United
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preserving their length of life than enjoying their remaining life.
They’ve acquired an astonishing assortment of physicians and
medications, yet I continue to view their principle diagnosis as
“old age.”
During our 70’s, some mild cognitive impairment may appear,
along with a gradual deterioration of muscular coordination,
resultant balance problems, even occasional visual-spacial
disorientation, etc. It’s frustrating for anyone to lose some
of their mental and physical abilities; and although I agree
physical therapy treatments and intellectual activities can help
reduce some aging symptoms, they aren’t cures. It’s also vital
to realize that the aging process differs with each individual,
depending on one’s genetic predispositions and personal coping
strategies.
Just how one decides to deal with their aging process may be
one of the most crucial decisions in their remaining lives. One
typical possibility is to depend primarily on the advice of medical
professionals and relatives about the importance of prolonging
their lives by eliminating some activities and following a strict
safe medical regimen. Another more common sense approach
requires the aging person to keep having fun, while modifying
their lifestyle accordingly.
Research further indicates that those who are overly cautious by
adhering to [