Aging is something we all face. How well or how poorly we go thru the process can make a big difference in quality and possibly quantity of life. Understanding that aging is a process that is rife with curveballs that will disrupt your daily existence is important to understand. Being flexible and understanding that changes are going to occur will help ease you through the transitions that are a natural part of the aging process. Railing against the obstacles that come your way won’t help. Being accepting and positive about your life will.
I’m not suggesting that you don’t do all you can to be as healthy as possible. Of course eat healthy, exercise, get outdoors and explore the possibilities of the constant evolving anti-aging science. These things are of primary importance. But, your approach to the difficulties that aging will present are also important to your happiness. For instance I have begun to notice that driving at night is more difficult for me. I don’t see as well which I believe is due to some beginning stage of cataracts as well as normal aging. The aging cornea and lens in the eye become less clear, causing increased glare from lights at night. So instead of complaining and being gloomy about the situation, adapt. Plan around events so that night driving requirements are reduced if possible. When driving at night drive slower, dim the dashboard lights and make sure your windows are clean. This is just one example of a minor inconvenience of aging and of course there are much more consequential physical and mental declines that occur. But, the approach is the same. Do all you can to delay or deter the aging process, but when confronted with a limitation or debilitating manifestation, adapt and overcome as best you can. Accept the natural process and be grateful for your life and the gifts you have. A positive approach yields a better quality of life. Negative thoughts and constant complaints manifest in a lower quality of life and potentially a shorter life span. Be happy, be positive and be a force for good in your life and in others.