Sometimes it’s not possible - especially with Alzheimer’s or mobility issues. My mom is 93 and in skilled nursing. She has memory issues, stopped walking and became a two person assist. They use a hoyer lift with her. She does nothing all day long but can feed herself. She has been on AZ long term care for 7 years and I’m extremely grateful for it. She gets good care at her facility and there is not a big turnover with staff.
Her situation is depressing to me. It’s everything I wouldn’t want for myself. It’s why I take Pilates 3 times a week, try to eat well and stay healthy. My mom got too comfortable in her lazy boy years ago and stopped moving. The mobility issue is huge. It was the end for my dad though he made it to 92.
My mother has Alzheimer’s and she isn’t as far along. She lives with my brother and it is very challenging for this generation that is still working and taking care of parents. Not sure how long he will be able to manage but I do think given the cost of long term care, there really won’t be a choice for many families.
Keeping active is critical to avoiding your mom’s situation.
I’m pushing 71 and after a serious health issue back in August, I’ve pretty much fully recovered. Now mr. mm and I are outside every nice day we can. I garden and we are cutting, splitting, and stacking next year’s supply of firewood. It’s SO good to get out in the woods and the hard word feels good down the road.
I realize from lots of experience, that the unexpected can happen, but staying in shape helps tremendously with recovery.
I’ll enjoy my retirement in heaven.
Sometimes it’s better to suck start a shotgun.
As I enter the last 20% of my life I know at the end I will never live like that.