Redefining old age

[@b.visconti1765]

I feel the biggest problem for seniors is loneliness..when there's no one who needs you or no family around it's hard to find a reason to get up in the morning 😢

[@sdigf3167]

So how do you fix that, especially when it's a fad to demean and "ghost" the older generations?

[@ilovegoodsax]

My 66 year old brother suffers from loneliness. He never married or had a family of his own, which he says he regrets that didn't happen for him. Now he's grappling with aging while living alone, health issues and even worst, in his loneliness, we've discovered he's fallen victim to Facebook relationship scammers of which vulnerable seniors like him are ripe for the picking by these online parasites.

[@dod2304]

So the answer to that, for me, has been volunteering. Because you suddenly have people, or a person depending on your help and support. It's a wonderful thing. Loneliness is also linked to dementia. I know I've had a hard time getting myself up and busy during the first year of retirement. Part of that was related to a broken bone, a couple surgeries and recovery. But, I do so much better when you're not driving interacting with people. If one is mobile..get to your Senior Center for lunch. Meet some people, make some friends. If you're not, there are ride services for seniors. Contact the Senior Center and find out how to get a ride. I like my alone time, but it's crucial I get regular human contact or I get very down and lonely. I've belonged to a Book Club, I've taken art and language classes. All these are ways to meet people and have people to invite to the museum with you, or to the Library or for a cup of coffee and you become friends. If you haven't had to make an effort to make friends for awhile it can be daunting, but other Seniors are often in the same place you are so are also eager to make connections.! You just have to make yourself take the first step....after the ball is rolling it becomes easier and easier. I wish you all the best and enjoy the rest of your life to the best of your abilities, for heaven's sake. ❣👍🙌👏👏 PS I'm an extraverted introvert and be shy sometimes, but making just a little effort has ALWAYS paid off for me.

[@dod2304]

@@sdigf3167 You make your own friends! You get out and do things that bring you happiness! I find in general, sometimes the attitude is that Seniors have nothing to offer. But, in smaller groups, your experience and wisdom is often very appreciated. So find book clubs or volunteer! Volunteering is so rewarding both for the person you're supporting AND for you. It gives you a purpose and you show yourself you still have a lot to give. As for the kids who "don't get it". I try to just ignore them. They'll get it one day.

[@sparkle3000]

I volunteer at the pantries, I feel very needed. The secret is not to tell people you live alone.

[@TerlinguaTalkeetna]

I play golf in west Tx town with a 95 yr old that plays in our shamble games several times a week. That man helps his team every week! Love to see older people living their lives despite challenges or difficulties. Challenge your brain and your body everyday is his advice!

[@pauloszetarinielli69508]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 95, wow and good advice

[@bbygrlpt2]

My great grandma is 96 and you can still have a normal conversation with her. She also walks, remembers just like she did 20 yrs ago. But I have a few aunts who are young and their minds messed up. Stress def affects a persons mind I think even more than age.

[@dod2304]

Yes stress cause an increase of the hormone cortisol which causes inflammation which can lead to dementia and other physical ailments. There are ways to reduce inflammation so I'd suggest you do a bit of research now. Not only will it help you in the future but increased cortisol causes problems right now. We have SO much ability to support our health and avoid Drs throwing prescription after prescription at us which only takes care of the symptoms and not the underlying causes. And then we get side effects for a med and so they prescribe another one. I'm trying like crazy to avoid that!

[@CUMBICA1970]

There's no way to avoid stress when you're poor. I'm 54 and stressed all the time because of money. Or the lack of. But I'm 100% conscious that in no way I should let myself fall for drugs and vices alike to relief myself of stress. I get up everyday and do my pushups and pullups, take a cold shower and go to work. Discipline is the hard medicine to keep going. Cheers.

[@sparkle3000]

I really can't believe I'm 62 looking and feeling as good as I do. It has everything to do with diet, exercise, sleep and having peace of mind. Your health is your wealth. All you have to do is slow down. It's okay to think slower but we still think deep.

[@Gem0674]

And good genes

[@LB-ty6ks]

I am 79 years old and as mentally sharp as I was when I was 78 years old.

[@bellagirlgirl8827]

It's the accumulation of stress over a person's lifetime that wipes them out mentally.

[@cynthiahawkins2389]

My husband Ric just celebrated his 80th yesterday. I am 75, still a young 'babe' to hear him tell it. He rides a bike every day. We live in a fourth floor New Orleans walk up. Yes, we are a bit overweight. But we are still out and about, keep busy, got all our marbles, and don't spend a lot of time worrying about this or that. I went back to school in my mid 50's, attended Columbia University (NYC) in the early 2000s..pulled a 3.76 the whole time. Stop looking at the calendar - make your days count.

[@adrianosousa5936]

Hey I remember you from the Marty(1955) movies comment sections. Good to see you are still doing well

[@Ira06002]

I ❤ you Dr. Aronson! So I’m a 62 yr. young happily married man who’s still working his FT career job and adjuncting at 2 business schools for years and still loving the intellectual and social engagement with no intentions of slowing down. I’m also writing a book on how love your best years after age 60.

[@Hotspur62]

I've been weight lifting since I was 19; I am 62 now. These days I get compliments from trainers for doing things I've always been able to do like 10 consecutive pull ups. When I was 30...not a peep; now, "Wow, that's amazing how old are you?"

[@eddieg6436]

My sister is 69 years old, and has lived in Los Angeles for over 50 years. She walks every day, swims, takes a Pilates class, stretches with yoga, and travels the world with her best friends. Her hair is still long, and she still gets it highlighted, refusing to cut it into a “grandma ‘do” going grey like her friends have that don’t live in Southern California. She’s kept her slim figure all these years by cutting out sugar, and most carbs, of course not eating junk food, or fast food (a twice a year In-N-Out burger an exception!), and when in Italy or France ALWAYS gets a few slices of pizza, or fresh pasta, not to deprive herself of authentic, regional cuisine. She’s told me she WILL NOT give in by going up in dress sizes, or waist sizes in clothing , if a few pounds are put on, she’s been Intermittent Fasting for decades, and that always drops the few lbs she’s concerned with. She still wears youthful, fun clothes, again refusing to “look like a grandma”, but doesn’t dress like a teenager either. She reads a lot, and does word puzzles often, stimulating her brain. She’s credited the “YOUTHFUL SOCAL LIFESTYLE” in her behavior over the decades, not giving in to “aging rules” her friends have in other states…….and by judging her girlfriends in L.A., and other locals around Calabasas, and Westlake Village, it seems to WORK!! 😎👍👌

[@PDogB]

Simply living life in a way that keeps us interested is what's important. For me, I don't mind letting my age show as I have always taken good care of my skin and hair. I love to wear comfortable clothing and cooking/eating quality food. I am my own person without feeling like I have to appear a certain way for others. We will all age. I find grace, happiness and enjoyment in the beauty of natural places and exercise daily. It's up to each of us to discover what quality of life looks like. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidcattin7006]

And, environment matters too. Living where lots of people care enough to take care of themselves (competition) is a good motivation. Conversely, here in small-town Indiana dumpy and dowdy is just fine. If a woman looks too good for the locale they are thought of as weird or other women wonder, What is she up too? It's really depressing seeing such plain, boring, and overweight people. At 68 I still try to stay in shape and look decent when I leave the house. Living well is the best revenge! ;o)

[@eddieg6436]

@@davidcattin7006 I have a friend whose family lives in Butte, Montana. The way you described the people in your Indiana town describes much of Butte too. The people there eat processed, sugary, starchy food….and a lot of fast food. I think it’s great you haven’t “given in” to the local regime, despite their gossiping about those different from “the herd”. Keep it up!! …..but no offense, why not MOVE somewhere with culture, good food, nice weather, with healthy locals around you for support?! (Your side of the country I’m thinking Florida?!). ….Life’s too short!!

[@eddieg6436]

@@davidcattin7006 …….perhaps you have a lot of friends, and family in Indiana you wouldn’t want to leave. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@PDogB]

I retired early but will have to work until I'm dead. The difference is now I have more freedom to choose what I want to do for supplemental income and will only work doing things that interest me and are fun. There is so much out there to learn, do and try that don't pay a living wage, so these positions are hard to fill. I don't worry about the future; I feel blessed to get up each day with something to do.

[@michelleprather2803]

America is so not ready for an aging population. There isn’t enough affordable housing, the cost of good, healthy food is expensive. And the fact medicare insurance doesn’t cover all costs nor is it free leaves vulnerable people to potentially pass with no one noticing.

[@adamhuffman3354]

Yea you are right. However America is not ready for a lot of things, happening anyway.

[@rblover2466]

The way Medicare part B is priced and for what it covers, without buying a supplement, I’m sure could put a lot of seniors in debilitating medical debt. The only option is to be so poor Medicaid will pay. One has to be very poor to be on Medicaid.

[@mililaniman]

I am 52 years old, and I still feel mentally sharp. I am constantly working on my physical health.

[@ilovegoodsax]

You're only 52, you should still be mentally sharp. 💯

[@donnavannostrand2378]

52 is young.

[@Bluesbabesrv]

52 is barely middle age.

[@yvonneplant9434]

52 isn't old anymore. You're middle- aged.

[@kathysarmiento4652]

Dr Aronson kindly spoke with a group of older volunteers a few years ago. She’s such a kind and compassionate person!

[@jimfesta8981]

No matter what your mind may tell you, your body with every passing day reminds you that you are getting old.

[@steveconn]

As the child of parents both over the eighty mark, I increasingly find myself as the point person to helping finding lost things put down just minutes earlier and car safety, to supervising proper diet and cognitive and physical therapies. However long one maintains oneself in a career, family involvement is key to maintaining happiness for all involved, at every age.

[@TerlinguaTalkeetna]

You are so right, I spent a decade doing much of what your doing now for my parents, I learned it is not selfish to take time for self care and give yourself some time without care giving to maintain YOUR health . Learned this in the support group through the Alzheimer Association. Use all the tools you can find to do this important work.

[@fireflymary9269]

The end of working is the BEGINNING of a meaningful life. Not the end. We need to redefine “work” as the cornerstone of reality and purpose.

[@RebeccaPerspectiveSC]

Interesting…

[@darlenegoodwin]

My papi is 76 and very active. He rides a bike despite having a pacemaker, and I have been with him for 14 years. I'm 57.

[@Creole_Lady]

I just turned 60. I’m not experiencing those concerns currently. My grandchildren keep me very busy

[@MommaDee23]

Fantastic piece 👏👏👏

[@michaelmonthey5974]

Age is just a number. If anyone, no matter how old they are, are still enjoying their profession, and are still mentally and physically fit to do it, then they should be allowed to do it.

[@PlasmaCoolantLeak]

I'm 66, and plan on obtaining a master's and teaching history at a community college, taking up active sports like fencing and kendo after a hip replacement. I'm going to keep going as long as I can.

[@kuikelly6646]

A Platform For Sharing with Elderly ❤️

[@yvonneplant9434]

Just for context...Jane Pauley is 73.

[@boxofmoles4057]

As a senior, I'm trying to decide how much effort I want to put in going forward. I've had a good run. It'll come a time when I'll punch my own ticket. Some days that I think I'm closer to that day.

[@annielee2172]

The senators and House of Representatives certainly need to have the this aging cognitive test.

[@corinneanderson1273]

Interesting information.

[@lesterpace5625]

Thank goodness most of us dont reach 80 to wish we were dead. Everthing you do before death makes less you still have left someone else is going to do for you. Love.

[@danielgolarz674]

CBS I'm the author of EIGHT DAYS IN AN INNER CITY SCHOOL please talk about the out of control OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING for k-12 teachers that's why we have teacher shortages

[@tsol920]

There are good thoughts in the comment section and also a lot of armchair doctors and psychologists that will tell you it's one specific thing to live a long life. My philosophy as someone who buries the dead, just live your life as best as you know how and keep being curious and caring. The selfless who still have a strong sense of self always get the most memory.

[@swahilijs]

Interesting but you didn’t talk about the elephant (Biden) in the room.

[@Julieglam3]

I think continuing to work well into retirement age is a personal decision that should be based on specific things. Such as where you are health wise, your financial situation as well as your state of mind. Stopping work for a paycheck doesn't mean stopping work period. You just view working in a different context. Retirement should be a special, reflective and active time in a person's life. Western society needs to change their perceptions and pre concieved notions of aging and what it really is versus what we've been conditioned to believe it is...

[@katieyoung2262]

I always say age is just a number how your body feels. For example I'm 24 and feel like I'm in my early teens

[@igorschmidlapp6987]

I'm 2 days older than dirt, myself... God came around, saw me relaxing, and asked, "Mind if I build here?". I told Him, "Go ahead, give it a shot, Buddy."... ;-P

[@igorschmidlapp6987]

The new rule for aging: "Work 'til you drop dead on the job."...

[@hoosierbaddy3052]

That’s the Japanese work ethic, not Americans

[@rblover2466]

That’s the American retirement plan.

[@igorschmidlapp6987]

@@rblover2466 The American retirement plan is the lottery. It's mine, anyway... ;-P

[@igorschmidlapp6987]

@@hoosierbaddy3052 So, another Japanese import in America... ;-P

[@daphnedevi]

Gargh… that’s like the frustration I had when I bought a Buck Canoe knife only to discover an insane amount of lateral play on the blade... unacceptable! Golly it made me appreciate my SAK, Opinel, and Boker knives… never such faux pax. I do like the little spatula… reminds me of my grandma’s butter knife which was actually a casting spatula. Watch out peanut butter!

[@Gem0674]

My dad was sharp as a tack in his 80's!!! Stop it

[@bretwalborn5582]

How good is prednagen (?)

[@PeterHernandez-lg2eh]

This test should be mandatory

[@denniskumabe734]

OK. What about pro sports. Football 30 is a old perso n. Basketball baseball. Hockey. What is too old.

[@ccwoodlands1565]

This surgeon dies his hair?! Clearly afraid of being seen as old but creating a test to see if people are too old?!

[@dod2304]

exactly what I thought. He appear to not want to own his age by coloring/dyeing his own hair. It's really too funny. And, quite the contradiction!

[@dianeyoung8068]

Clearly there is a time when you should not be cutting into someone. I am glad that there are doctors out there that want to protect the public from surgeons that are no longer able to do their job safely. Whether they die their hair or not is their business.

[@sharinaross1865]

Quite Contrary

[@Will-s6f]

The two have nothing in common, hair dyeing is vanity and nothing wrong with it. Everyone isn't going to define their personal aging for you or society.

[@Will-s6f]

​@@dod2304has nothing to do with it, it's about vanity and who cares. As LL of you think you should decide on other people's choices

[@philaman1972]

Very interesting report. One size does not fit all. For example, that 72-year-old doctor dyed his hair to look younger and obviously still enjoys what he does. On the other hand, how many roofers or construction workers his age do you still see on the job? Generally speaking, you're only as old as you feel and act. More specifically, there are people in their 60s who look and act like they're in their 70s (or beyond) while you have people in their 70s -- like this doctor -- who look and act appreciably younger. Bottom line? You're only as healthy as your mind permits!!

[@tjwash2]

I’m old, and young people baffle me much of the time, but even I think there should be an age cap on all public offices. The people deciding to ban abortion for instance, won’t likely be around when the fallout from their bad decisions really impact the world. Let the people who will be here in the near future make the decisions that won’t affect my life for long.

[@RedStickLouisiana]

I thought getting old would take longer.

[@MegaDonut123]

Wow, I see b.s. must really be threatened by Jon Stewarts first broadcast regarding these two crones. Two you tube posts on the same topic? Jon must have a truly valid point.

[@sirpainter1]

I'm 64+ & am still painting houses, last year I said to myself no more high ladder work-35 feet up & them some. It's like climbing a mountain. I may do 24 feet but they will have to pay, But is the pay worth risking my life-No. I'm ok with 8 feet. I live in Wyoming, shovel snow n heat with wood. I have enuf to do. I hope to retire in 2 more years, My brain is fine but I may have to switch to gas for heat. That pains me cause firewood is way cheaper. Why does life decisions always come down to money?

[@tomloft2000]

Getting old ain't what it used to be.

[@EnronnSierra]

I have over 30 years of working life remaining and I want to stop working, just wake up to a beautify beach view, eat breakfast, lunch, dinner, surf the Internet, hang out with friends and have fun-fun.

[@eddieg6436]

…..Spoken like a true Millennial, or Gen. Z. 🤔🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

[@stoundingresults]

Sounds like the Philipines is your dream to retire to.

[@dod2304]

@@eddieg6436 I don't know. Didn't you sometimes feel that when you were working 60 hours a week (or just a lot of overtime) and had a family and kids? It's natural. Everyone might like to do that..but you can't dwell on that. You use it as motivation to build towards retirement. Some of these young folks in their 30's or even 20's have figured out how to make a good amount of $$ and only "work" 3 or 4 days a week. Or work from home. If I'd had a way to do that in my 30's, I'd have done it too!

[@EnronnSierra]

@@eddieg6436 I won’t reveal my age here, but I’m not a millennial. Until you know me and my life story, please don’t make assumptions.

[@eddieg6436]

@@dod2304 …….My 26 year old nephew still lives with his parents!!! At 17 my mother told me I had ONE more year in her house, and then I was on my own. She loved me a lot, but understood the importance of GROWING UP, and cutting the umbilical cord. ……turns out it was the BEST thing she did for me! I grew into a responsible adult.

[@pamelatanner788]

Oh, that we had a current law that presidential candidates must take an assessment like this. It probably would have knocked out both candidates.

[@chainsawmack]

What if instead of this lonely competition between people in their 60s-80s... we created good valuable work? That ageing people are able to do? And in a community? I watch films amd read book from 1950s-60s and they seemed to have elder communities like mason lodges and old people running fraternities, who did fundraisers for kids plays, old men did "neighborhood repair weeks" to fix things in peoples houses, and church ladies who would sew clothes for babies. What happened? That could be done today?? No, in 2024, my 75 y/o Mom has to work at chick fil a in order to continue to be part of society nowadays. Corporations dont care about her. I wish someone would create a community where she felt wanted. The 1930s the govt created programs just for this. They employed elders in their wisdom, to design national parks and sell tickets, create the rules, and the yiuth would construct them, and mid lifers would manage the work, pay, procedural process. Beautiful blend of generations. Why is this not a govt program today?

[@sunnyskye213]

Is it possible to "volunteer" for this "NEURO ASSESSMENT"?!!!! IF, SO WE "VOLUNTEER, GRANDPA"....Right now, he in the "BIG HOUSE", TWIDDLING HIS THUMBS.....We are All helpless in our own demise, but are Hopefull WE May Be OF Help... 😮😢

[@panchamama]

To be continued.

[@NHLblkgurl]

For avg Americans? (Or those insanely having control over the nuclear football? )

[@BenG123]

Its easy. Just identify as young. There, you're no longer old. Make your own facts like everyone else in our administration.

[@mlecarre2057]

Ok CBS we understand your backing Biden. Special counsel Hur says Biden has a poor memory and the PR machines crank up for age stories. Should you better serve your viewer by asking why alternatives are not to had?

[@paranoidhumanoid]

Effective leaders need to blend managerial experience with a deep understanding of current social, economic, and technological trends which dominate our society, as well as the domestic/foreign policies that matter to most US voters. Being a generation older than the *median US age of 39* is simply an entire generation too _removed_ from these current issues.

[@steveconn]

Yet not having an understanding of old alliances like NATO makes them illiterate to the delicacy and importance of international unions. This is why everything simply can't be thrown to under forty technocrats.

[@stevefoster4326]

Now that the mainstream is talking about the obvious of Biden they have to bring up Trump.

[@leepe6956]

Trump is not exactly a lot younger…

[@mogeking56]

I want to live way past 385 years old we must find nutrients that my body can use to maximize my life 🧛‍♂️

[@Jazzfestn]

"Redifine" all you want, but ONE NEVER changes, its the stage just prior to death! Bwa ha ha!

[@psandker]

Midsommar.

[@LMNevada]

Yes they are both too old.

[@gregpaspatis9425]

"Yes they are both too old." Though over at the other branch (legislative) of govt. apparently they aren't too old, see Dianne Feinstein or the late 1980s Florida Representative Claude Pepper in 1988 he was reelected yet again then within months died, they once did a profile about him on the nightly network news about how voters in his district approved of his job in office as if he were the most popular (or famous) person in the entertainment biz.