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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just think you're ignorant about what getting old means. My dad is pushing 80 and overall in good health yet last week he took his girlfriend for cataract surgery, got bloodwork, went to see two different doctors and got a stress test. He was fitting in socializing around that. But overall his week was dominated with medical stuff. And that's someone who's HEALTHY. [/quote]

doctors appointments are simply a part of life when you are older. And yeah, they are much more frequent. But honestly reading your post it sounds like your father is doing pretty well for his age. Some people can’t even walk without help at that age. Your dad has a girlfriend. Think about that. [/quote]

I don’t understand your comment about my father’s girlfriend?[/quote]

You are clearly doing ok if you have the energy to have a girlfriend is the point. My father can barely walk and can’t drive anymore. Your father has the energy to sustain a relationship and transport both himself and his girlfriend to appointments and you mentioned socializing. A lot of people at that age can’t do any of those things.[/quote]

Yeah my dad is 72 and has basically spent the last decade in his recliner. My mom used to drag him out to socialize but he wouldn’t wear his hearing aids and just sat there in blissful silence, ignoring the conversation around him. Now they don’t get invited anywhere anymore and my mom doesn’t want to go out without him. I’m their only social outlet and it’s too much pressure.[/quote]

Good lord 72 is young to become one with a recliner.  My parents are both 71 and super active.  Mom and her husband are headed to Greece soon and last year did a huge walking/touring trip of Italy.  Dad and his wife and currently in Florida at their winter home, golfing and socializing. Dad still works full time and is the mayor of our little town as well. [/quote]

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