This was a very solid video with lots of great concepts, ideals, and planning suggestions. It applies not just to aging (like a lot of content on this channel), but also for conditions like ME/CFS, which I have, which can definitely progress.
"Your video is fantastic[10:50]! The keys you mentioned not only promote successful aging but also help us live a healthy and happy life. Thank you for sharing!"
So, I am listening to all this as I approach my 75th birthday. It is assumed that everyone is heterosexual and that they have children who can help but I do not. So, I would have to develop other relationships. I have joined the YMCA, and I go swimming every day, and I have met other people (at the YMCA) that I socialize with casually and this has helped. I am still in good health (everything considered) and I have my husband who is seven years younger than me who might be able to help as he is in good health. My biological family lives thousands of miles away and have their own lives to live. So, I am wondering is this enough?
Hmm...I don't believe I assumed everyone is heterosexual (I've lived in San Francisco for a long time!) and I'm well aware that many people do not have children. (I'm also aware that many people are "solo agers," meaning they live alone and have neither children nor partner.) In general, it's good to have as robust a relationship network as possible...relationships of all levels (from casual to substantial) help sustain us socially. I do think it's ideal to have more than one person who would be able to step up in a more substantive way if the need arose...I have seen biological family members rise to this occasion, but of course it's better if the relationships have been tended to beforehand. If you are in good health, you could easily go 10 years before reaching an interdependent stage...that's a good amount of time to cultivate relationships. Good luck!
Number 1, Be an only child. Number 2, Don't get married or have children it's not worth it. Number 3, Save your money for retirement. Number 4, Retire early, have lots of friends and take lots of trips around the world with them.
Thank you so much for all of this clear, rational and well-presented information.
Thank you for your direct advice and compassion for human foibles. You express a deep understanding of the realities of aging. ❤
This was a very solid video with lots of great concepts, ideals, and planning suggestions. It applies not just to aging (like a lot of content on this channel), but also for conditions like ME/CFS, which I have, which can definitely progress.
"Your video is fantastic[10:50]! The keys you mentioned not only promote successful aging but also help us live a healthy and happy life. Thank you for sharing!"
Thank you for the distinction between successful aging and lucky aging. It makes lots of sense and removes pointless pressure.
I'm so glad you found it helpful!
❤❤😊thanks Dr Leslie for the best advice for successful aging and planning ahead
good info
So, I am listening to all this as I approach my 75th birthday. It is assumed that everyone is heterosexual and that they have children who can help but I do not. So, I would have to develop other relationships. I have joined the YMCA, and I go swimming every day, and I have met other people (at the YMCA) that I socialize with casually and this has helped. I am still in good health (everything considered) and I have my husband who is seven years younger than me who might be able to help as he is in good health. My biological family lives thousands of miles away and have their own lives to live. So, I am wondering is this enough?
Hmm...I don't believe I assumed everyone is heterosexual (I've lived in San Francisco for a long time!) and I'm well aware that many people do not have children. (I'm also aware that many people are "solo agers," meaning they live alone and have neither children nor partner.)
In general, it's good to have as robust a relationship network as possible...relationships of all levels (from casual to substantial) help sustain us socially. I do think it's ideal to have more than one person who would be able to step up in a more substantive way if the need arose...I have seen biological family members rise to this occasion, but of course it's better if the relationships have been tended to beforehand. If you are in good health, you could easily go 10 years before reaching an interdependent stage...that's a good amount of time to cultivate relationships. Good luck!
Food for thought…..
Number 1, Be an only child. Number 2, Don't get married or have children it's not worth it. Number 3, Save your money for retirement. Number 4, Retire early, have lots of friends and take lots of trips around the world with them.
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