Am I older, aged, elderly, geriatric, over-the-hill, ancient?
Am I older, aged, elderly, geriatric, over-the-hill, ancient? My wife, Becky, and I recently moved into a CCRC, and after a year and a few months, we’re thoroughly enjoying our new life. We used to live on a beautiful 175-acre farm in the Bluegrass, and the transition was quite a challenge. However, despite acknowledging that I’m getting older, I’ve been inspired by our time at River Landing to keep my mind and spirit active while also taking care of my physical health. The wrinkles in the mirror don’t seem so bad anymore. Of course, I miss our farm, town, and state, and all our friends there. But like me, they’re also aging, and no matter where we are, how we handle getting older truly matters. Part of that reality is that we could no longer, by ourselves, manage our cattle and sheep. We’re fortunate that much of what we have is close to our RL home. Still, it’s a challenge, sometimes, not to feel sorry for ourselves, get down, or think the end is near. But getting older is just...