By David Tepera, August 7, 2024
I’m actually stealing the idea that sparked this article from a comedian whom I don’t remember the name of. But, the following is my personal spin. I’m sure the elderly will get a kick and relate to this.
Recently, I turned 63-years-old, also I spend my work days with clients from their 50’s up into the 80’s. Even though all these client’s quality of life has much improved, there will always be some aches and pains that come with aging.
Now, let’s take this a decade at a time, and relate getting older as being in school again.
Once you reach your 50’s, welcome to the beginning of old age. You are considered a freshman to the aging school of life.
It’s in the 50’s where life starts breaking down. For example; women freak out over the wrinkles and start paying the botox and filler doc’s bills. Men begin taking statins for their hearts, along with blood pressure and ED meds.
The mail I received in my 50’s was for AARP, 55 and up community living, along with life insurance programs.
People in their 60’s are the sophomores in the school of life. When you wake each morning, the neck is stiff and the knees are crackling as you limp to the bathroom.
I once came to work favoring one of my legs, Dylan asked me if I hurt myself on a morning jog. I said “No, I pulled a calf walking to the kitchen”.
The mail I received in my 60’s was for hearing aids, dentures, and medicare plus programs. Tina can’t wait for me to turn 65 because hopefully, we get to freeze some of our taxes.
I will say, the majority of our clients are well into their 70’s. You are the juniors in the school of aging. Everyone is retired and came to us to get stronger to enjoy travels and hobbies. There are many getting joint replacements, but we help with faster recovery outcomes.
The mails received are for assisted living, walk-in tubs, discounts on motorized scooters, along with anything related to arthritis. I’m sure when you wake, walking sounds like “snap-crackle-pop”, until you get warmed up.
Lastly, the 80’s are our seniors. You have decades of experience into the school of aging. Your prescription cabinet looks like the local pharmacy. Your surgeries typically include cataracts, prostate, heart conditions, and, sad to mention, but most have cancer complications and scares.
Your mail is all health related, along with funeral plots.
This is the reality of life, so just laugh your way through the school of aging and enjoy the journey. We will all eventually have the same experience, so choose happiness and love.