68 here. only limited medical talk which is mostly stretching, exercise and keeping the mind active topics. Went from 2 wheels to 3 on a can-am Spyder RTL. Lots of day trip planning and talk of weekend group rides.
Hang in there Mike, I’ll be 70 next month going on my third year of retirement. I have friends in their 80s that have been retired over 20 years. Yes they have their issues but they still do a lot of stuff. Keep on doing what you’re doing. Take care.
I'll be 68 in June. It's part of the Senior Circuit and sickness is an unfortunate majority of most Seniors problems. I'm,so far,blessed to be able to move and perform as if I'm in my 50s. I've been in Martial Arts since the early 70s. I've never taken drugs,been drunk nor smoked! I believe living a clean drug free life and staying in shape has,so far,kept me healthy and mobile. Sickness,for some elderly,has become a major concern/problem so naturally,I believe,they would tend to talk more about that. I really don't get tired of listening. I listen and give my opinions if any are warranted. Some elderly just want to talk and if it makes them happy I'm here to listen!💖
Mike - hilarious! I swear, when I turned 60 there was an email that went out to doctors I didn't know existed, that wanted to check things I didn't know existed, in places I didn't know I had! I think there's something out there that keeps their pipeline going! After all, they need to pay off those high med school debts! When we were young, the conversations always turned to the husbands gas. Now it turns to meds and Dr's visits. That'll wear off, especially if you're relatively healthy and don't make all those visits. Yes, routine checks are important, but I'm with you brother, I don't focus on the health condition of my peers. If it turns to that, I go find someone else if we're in a group setting, to talk to, or something else to do. I'm blessed, I have exercised since I was 16 years old starting out as a runner, and ran long distances until the knees couldn't handle it anymore. Biking took over, and now I'm at a gym M-F at 5:30AM before work. Never was, and never will be a Charlie Atlas and that's not the goal. Motion is the potion that keeps us young and healthy. No meds here other than multi vitamin (for over 50 of course!). I hope you shot well at pool!
That is very impressive for no meds at your age. I guess 40 yrs at UPS kept my weight down at least. Usually walk 5-6 x’s/ week at 45mins to 1hr. And sometimes do that twice!
@@MemphisMike901 Yes, I'm 62. We're just carbon copies of our parents waiting to develop. However, I believe lifestyle choices have an impact on our wellness. A 45 - 60 minute walk is around 3 miles each time and that's awesome. Your work at UPS definitely kept you in shape. Another part of being at the gym so early is the fellowship that goes along with that. The mental gymnastics, laughter and general BS is worth its weight in gold. Some people pay a therapist big bucks to get that kind of mental stimulation, hell, just show up at your local rec center and engage with new friends! Out of our early morning group, I'm the youngest and the only one not retired. Yet, those guys (and gals) still show up that early in the morning. There's something to it!
Mike, I’ll be 70 in a couple months. I rarely, if ever, have those ‘medical issue’ talks with my friends. My wife and I occasionally discuss these things. Maybe, the best thing to do is answer a question with a question and just change the subject. Most people pounce on answering a question! Take care and be safe out there
Absolutely. We have so much more to talk about these days. Medications seems to come up a lot. I just change the subject until the conversation drifts into something more productive. You are not alone.
Answer is yes. 64 yrs here. Topics of staying healthy and all that pertains, doctors, prescriptions. Oh how about them grocery prices!. Have you seen how much car insurance has gone up this year? And SS COLA is how much this year!? Total b*llsh$t!
Hey Mike, I'm old but I'll never be mature.😊 Sharon laughed like crazy and wanted to know if this is what her retirement will look like. Stay healthy my friend.
Yea man it's something that happens. I always said that when I get old I'm not going to get on the medical merrygoround. But now that I'm in my 70's I seem to be on it! And youre right conversation usually goes to that. I get tired of it too!
Hi Mike just checking in with you. I retired from UPS at 62 and 40 years of service. Other than gaining winter weight I’m pretty healthy. I’m flying from N DAK tomorrow to Mesa and jumping on my F6b and riding out to Tx for the eclipse. Retirement has been good.
I'm a ham radio operator and it's an a aging group,and yeah its all over the radio, unfortunately. I do try to streear clear when i can and talk about other topics like our equipment etc... I purposely try not to share I'm a nurse because that just escalates it. I'm not yet retired, 57, and many of the RNs i work with are in ther 50's or in that range and honestly we don't talk to each other about our medical problems because we deal with other people's all day long as it is. So go hang out with nurses, doctors, and medical people. 😁
LoL. My wife was an RN 35 yrs. I got ALL the stories about her patients everyday. God Bless the nurses. It is tough out there. She was a Floor nurse. She retired last year
I remember when I was a kid and my grandparents came to visit, seems like all they talked about was their ailments now that I’m over 65 and I’m on medicare and S.S. Seems like that’s what we talk about with friends. Not all the time but it’s what we have in common I guess. Looks like I have become my Grandfather. LOL
Basal Cell Carcinoma. Had that removed from my chin about 25 years ago. It is part of getting older, but the conversation can be taken in other directions. I do talk about all those other things (rides, cutting grass, etc).
60 Mike but currently looking to improve my fitness. But the answer is at times for sure. Mom 91 living with us so there are challenges for Time to time. Keep smiling and take them.as they come.
Man we have been care givers ourselves here. It can be stressful. God Bless you bro for taking care of your Mom. There is a special place in Heaven for good care givers of families!
Might be just part of life. I'm in my early 70s and on no medication of any kind so I can't talk prescriptions with anyone. Not that I'd want to. If I have medical issues I just keep it to myself. No one else's business. Been retired over 10 years but keep fairly busy just going for rides and puttering around the house. Yeah, I'd rather talk motorcycles or fishing.
Yes. You start to talk about doctor visits and procedures because that is the news of the day. No more work, so you have to talk about something retired people have in common. Sad to say but true.
LoL… lesson went good this week. Adding few more songs to the collection on Bass. Actually I have quite a few, but working on some standard covers and the “Right” patterns!
Excellent! Unconscious competent playing. When I can finally move past looking at the music and just freely play it. To get to that point it’s breaking down the more challenging sections and slowing it way way down. Way down. 😂 Fighting the urge to tense up when you know those section(s) are upon you.
I'm a little younger than you are chronologically, but maturity wise...I'm still laughing about how your doctor wants to dig deeper in your nose. 😂 Stay young my friend!
It seems to be that way. I think it because you don't work and most people talk about there work and now they have to find something else to fill the gap with. I do like to talk about anything positive and not so much about doctor visit and medical care. 😊
Ha ha! No, Mike, I’m not laughing at you. I’m laughing at us. Us, as in we’re all in this together. It’s always good to see your videos. Yes, I agree, I like talking about other things. However, as we age health issues come up more all the time. I didn’t have to wait to reach 66. My wife, (2 years younger) had her first fight of 3 fights with cancer 15 years ago. Now, it’s my turn with prostate cancer. Yes! I would gladly discuss something else; like backpacking, photography, camping, the weather! We’re all in this together….
No sir its not. Maybe hang out with like minded people or skip the people and do what you enjoy. I don't trust the medical industrial complex because it would seem retirees have an invisible sign on their backs saying file insurance claim here. I really really think a lot of it is a con job. Stay healthy and enjoy.
Ya know. Ya make a valid point. But we digress. LoL. Well maybe. I am rebel for over prescribing personally. Seems when ya hit 50 automatically get a BP med and Cholesterol med. hmmmm..
