70 + people who are healthy, no meds or minimal meds?

[Anonymous]

Both of my parents have never had prescriptions. I'm 53 and never taken anything more than ibuprofen. I hope genetics are on my side.

[Anonymous]

One of my roomates just turned 77. No meds. Needs to be more active, though. That is what is getting her now.

[Anonymous]

My parents!

My dad is generally health conscious and weight trains and runs occasionally. He has a better 5K time than I do!

My mom is also in good health, but she does take daily vitamins and supplements. She as diagnosed as prediabetic a few years and completely turned it around with diet.

Both parents are in their mid 70’s

[Anonymous]

I know many. My social connections though are generally through physical activity… so they are hikers, bikers, skiers, etc. My and their parents too.

[Anonymous]

My mom. She was on blood pressure meds but after my Dad had a heart attack they both got serious about getting healthy. My Dad's doing better but still needs support. My mom's doing great.

[Anonymous]

According to data at https://hpi.georgetown.edu/rxdrugs/, about 10 percent of people 80+ don't take any prescriptions.

And of course there are people who age well. It's a mixture of luck and activity.

I had a family friend who gave up open water swimming in her early 80s, but still walked several miles a day and was extremely intellectually engaged. She died in her sleep in her late 80s. It was a shock since she had been so healthy and seemed likely to live quite a bit longer, but on the other hand, it was great that she was able to be active for effectively her entire life.

I was recently beaten by a 70 year old in a 5k: he ran 23:48, which is a 7:40/mile pace. Of course, he was probably in the top 1 percent of his age group, but it's still something to aspire to.

My grandfather was in similar shape until 89. He had about 3 months of illness before dying. Another good example.

[Anonymous]

My Italian auntie (Zia Rosa) is 99 and has no meds. Zero. Maybe a Tylenol for an occasional headache.
Still can speak 3 languages (gossips in Italian with her friends) and gets around her assisted living facility with her walker. She's the best.

[Anonymous]

Over 70, yes lots of people. Over 80 that’s less common.

[Anonymous]

My mom. She’s 76 and only takes a med to prevent osteoporosis. She had stage 1 breast cancer at 50 (lumpectomy and radiation, no chemo). She does Pilates, walks 3-5 miles per day and is cognitively sharp. Her parents both lived indepentlly without major health issues until their mid 90s so genes are definitely a factor. FWiW - she was a pack a day smoker from age 16 to 50 and drinks a glass or two of wine a night.

[Anonymous]

I'm 64 and no meds/no health issues, but I know it's all downhill from here. My parents were reasonably healthy and very limited meds (none for my father) until around 80 - now they are both on many.

[Anonymous]

My eighty year old mother takes no meds, no medical issues except she says her hips hurt sometimes when it rains. She is active, cuts her own grass (over an acre), and looks at least a decade younger.

[Anonymous]

My parents are healthy and active, in their early 70s. Dad skied 100 days last year, and mom still goes on 50-mile bike rides. They take supplements not meds.

[Anonymous]

Mom, step-mom, dad. All 84. All bike swim walk play pickleball read travel. Incredibly fortunate

[Anonymous]

65, f, no meds, lift weight three times a week and walk several miles a day

68, male, no meds, works 35 hours a week

[Anonymous]

I think many people live active lives while taking medications.