I'm only 64! That's not to old to learn to be a permie, right?
Lorinne Anderson: Specializing in sick, injured, orphaned and problem wildlife for over 20 years.
At my age, Happy Hour is a nap.
At my age, Happy Hour is a nap.
At my age, Happy Hour is a nap.
Lorinne Anderson: Specializing in sick, injured, orphaned and problem wildlife for over 20 years.
Best luck: satisfaction
Greatest curse, greed
Thekla McDaniels wrote:
Two important things: I do range of motion activities using a gyrotonic pulley tower. -and-
I can’t remember the second one 😂
“The most important decision we make is whether we believe we live in a friendly or hostile universe.”― Albert Einstein
Barb Allen wrote:
That experience has changed my way of looking at hard work and pain, made me realize that some of the pain we suffer from is caused by not using our muscles enough.
I'm not saying this is true of everything. I spent from the time I was 30 until I was 50 with a messed up hip - no cartilage between the hip bone and socket and the hip bone worn down from rubbing... That was pain that definitely got worse the more I did. A new hip at 50 changed my life! So I know there are things working harder won't fix. I just want to suggest that maybe sometimes we give up moving because it hurts - when that's the very thing that will help us.
“The most important decision we make is whether we believe we live in a friendly or hostile universe.”― Albert Einstein
Paul Young wrote:
So, bottom line, have a dream/goal that you are passionate about, keep working towards your dream/goal, don't spend your days sitting on your behind watching TV or with your nose on the computer screen, and you're likely to stay healthier and never be bored.
Paul Young wrote:
So, bottom line, have a dream/goal that you are passionate about, keep working towards your dream/goal, don't spend your days sitting on your behind watching TV or with your nose on the computer screen, and you're likely to stay healthier and never be bored.
“The most important decision we make is whether we believe we live in a friendly or hostile universe.”― Albert Einstein
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Diane Woiak) "Illness and injury have taught me to keep pushing and keep moving. Sitting too much will age you faster. Doing different activities for shorter stints feels better than hours at one. Being outside is crucial. ... A bad break I was told may lead to loss of use of that arm, was an unacceptable idea. Soaking in the lake and pushing myself to swim just 5' more everyday. I often thought of an elderly relative , told she would never use her arm again , spent her days lifting trays of bread, then went back and threatened that doc with a punch in the nose with that arm. Don't ever steal hope, it becomes a self fulfilling professy. ... (quote wrote:
At nearly 80, I too have noticed the need to spend one or two hours on a project and then move onto other projects throughout the day. So, for example, I do about two hours of weeding each morning (weather permitting; difficult with a layer of snow) and then move on to something else. I used to think I was developing ADD until I read Diane's post. Sitting too much WILL age you faster, but an occasional 5-10 minute sit throughout the day helps to revitalize me. I don't sit to weed (yet) as the grub hoe, hand hoe, and long-handled hoe are my favorite weeding tools - don't do much weed pulling as it is hard on the back (acute spondylolysthesis). Both of my shoulders have torn rotator cuffs and one has a severed major muscle that has atrophied, but, though severely weakened, I have regained almost full motion because, I believe, I kept pushing the limit (as Diane stated) to regain it. You have to accept some pain to do this while also being careful not to overdo it and cause further injury. Growing old is a challenge that requires dogged determination, stubborness, good problem solving skills, a bit of luck, and more.
Laura Johnson
www.steps2permaculture.com
Laura Johnson wrote:
I am 80 years old. I bought a Kohler soaking tub on Craig’s list for $150. It was 6 feet long. I worried about getting out of it. I had a 2x2 piece of lumber installed along the outside left edge. I sit up grasp the 2x2 with my right hand and spin around backwards. Then stand up backwards. And step out. Works great.
I can get out of a regular tub by spinning around backwards and standing up also - try it.
I looked into the tubs with a door, you have to sit there until the water drains out. Figured I would get cold. And the expense.
Love to soak my Arthritic bones in a hot tub.
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Laura Johnson
www.steps2permaculture.com
Best luck: satisfaction
Greatest curse, greed
Thelka wrote: I too, have a long deep soaking tub. Not only do I enjoy soaking my muscles after exertion, but, I have the thing insulated. It stays hot for a long time. It’s between an hour and a half and two hours before I feel it cool enough I want to get out.
'What we do now echoes in eternity.' Marcus Aurelius
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Best luck: satisfaction
Greatest curse, greed
Lorinne Anderson: Specializing in sick, injured, orphaned and problem wildlife for over 20 years.
At my age, Happy Hour is a nap.
Best luck: satisfaction
Greatest curse, greed
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