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[quote=Anonymous]OP, you sound sad and worried.  You have had a shock going from no significant health problems to multiple meds. I am 10 years younger than you but in the same place medically.  Since I retired I walk a mile or two several times per week. I also go to fitness class. My mild osteoporosis has been downgraded to osteopenia due meds, vitamins, and weight bearing exercise.

You can improve your health at any age with diet and exercise.  As you age, strength and flexibility are your best protection against falls. There are many exercise classes and videos for seniors that focus on these needs as well as balance. I live in Northern Virginia and community centers have free classes for seniors, many medigap plans  pay for gym memberships, and AARP offers virtual classes.

Also I urge you to listen to prior PPs and get your medical and financial POA set up.  Think about what you want to happen if you have a medical event that requires you to move to assisted living.  I have seen people have a medical event, go to hospital, then rehab then assisted. living and never see their home again. This is hard, but doubly hard if there is no plan.

Hugs OP.  Think about how happy it would make your daughter to hear that you have followed her sound advice. My twenty something daughter encourages me in my exercise ventures. She does yoga videos with me, goes for walks, and laughs to see me practice standing on one foot while cooking dinner.

Exercise will also improve your mood. If you continue to feel sad and hopeless, talk to your doctor about being screened for depression. No one lives forever, but you can improve your quality of life for the time you have left. [/quote]

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