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Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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09-01-2014, 07:22 AM
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Living past 90. A new study. Last night on 60 Minutes.
Living to 90 and beyond - CBS News
I found this study interesting. These folks had their original health evaluation in 1981(35,000 of the residents of Leisure Village) and they are following the group of over-ninety folks who live in what is now called Laguna Hills in California. You may be surprised at some of the medical findings. Their diet didn't seem to matter. Alcohol did and moderate use is good. Exercise is important but vitamins and supplements don't seem to help. Being skinny was a detriment as we age as well as being obese. Up to three cups of coffee a day helped. I enjoyed this segment reported by Lesley Stahl.
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09-01-2014, 08:33 AM
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In their mid-40s they got married to a very private person who did not like to be around people, did not like to entertain, and did not socialize unless it was talking to other dog walkers. They did not socialize on holidays and even spent Christmas alone. When the partner died the remaining partner had no friends, did not socialize with the neighbors and slowly over a good many years sank further and further into the black hole. After retirement this person had dogs and walked miles every day, was in excellent health and ate sensibly so I must come to the conclusion that the lack of social interaction led to their decline. That is my opinion and I am certainly not an expert. So from that experience, I think being social and having friends, and doing coffee and just getting out and about may be very good for us as we age, and what better place to do it than right here in TV. Would I want to live to 90+ - ask me then!
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09-01-2014, 08:59 AM
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I plan on making it to 90 but then, "man plans and GOD laughs".
I tend to think the following helps: 1. Genetics. 2. Eating sensible. 3. Alcohol in moderation. 4. Exercise. 5. Being active and alert. 6. Socializiing, instead of watching television. 7. Having a positive outlook on life. 8. Having many interests. Only GOD know when are days are up, so why worry?
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09-01-2014, 09:50 AM
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Last night was a repeat. The show had aired before. Ross Cortese developed this community as a Leisure World back in the 60's. He even built houses there for his mother as well as Nellie Gail Moulton who sold him a large part of her ranch on which he built the development. The story is his estate wanted royalties for continued use of the name Leisure World so to incorporate the residential community annexed an adjoining shopping center and renamed itself Laguna Woods Village.
It is a good place to run such a study. I would estimate the median/average age to be about 78 in LWV, about 10 years older than in The Villages. Here is their website. http://www.lagunawoodsvillage.com/index.cfm My former spouse who is a very social person now resides there and is quite happy. (Another reason I am considering The Villages) lol. I believe adequate continuing socialization is a key factor in holding off dementia and premature death.
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09-01-2014, 11:17 AM
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Real Name: Steven Massy Arrived at TV through Greenwood, IN; Moss Beach, CA; La Grange, KY; Crystal River, FL; The Villages, FL |
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09-01-2014, 01:20 PM
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Our genetic make up essentially sets the length of our time clock. I do agree that exercise/ remaining active, eating /drinking in moderation helps. Being sociable translates to staying active And while I cannot explain it experts challenge statistics when the Gini co-efficent is not applied.
Mankind from its beginning has tried to answer/ solve the mystery of why we age and die and have offered solutions as long Technology will offer some solutions if one can accept the tradeoffs. Some people are obsessed with the thought of their death. Some have lived their lives with the understanding that it would eventually end. Living past 90 is only part of the goal living past 90 with an acceptable quality of life is quite another. |
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09-01-2014, 03:46 PM
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I used to think that I wanted to lived to be very old. Then I saw people in their late 80s and 90s "hit the wall" and realized that I don't want to live that long if their experience is a guide. (And I am not talking about people whose health risk were based on things they did or didn't do).
About 15 years ago, I sat thru 2 weeks waiting for the "confirmation" of a medical condition which would have been a death sentence. It was actually a good thing to go thru because it made me look hard at my life and my future. While it turned out that the reports of my impending death were incorrect, I realized that if I died tomorrow, I would do so knowing that I have had a good life and am unafraid to die. I make sure that before bed and before I leave the house to do anything that I tell my wife that I love her. Every time I see my parents, I tell them the same thing. Oh yeah, I really like "Live Like You Were Dying" |
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09-01-2014, 10:13 PM
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I find the people I know in 90's are the ones that have the best outlook on life.
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09-02-2014, 04:58 AM
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My husband was killed by drink! Was he an alcoholic? No. He was run over by a Guiness Ale truck. 
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09-02-2014, 05:04 AM
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Several members of my family lived into their nineties, with relatively good health. Mom once said, the 70's were great. The 80's were ok. The 90's stunk, but then, she didn't have a great quality of life, in her favor. Uncle lived to be 99 and he only got sick the last couple of months.
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09-02-2014, 01:41 PM
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Alcohol: Many of the elderly have some amount coronary artery disease so alcohol tends to thin their blood and keep it moving. So of course they will live a little longer. But for those who have clean arteries, alcohol is better left alone. In other words, don't take up drinking if you don't need it. About exercise: They got it right. You need some moderate exercise, about 15 to 45 minutes per day. Excessive exercise may be counterproductive. About vitamins and supplements: One or two vitamins may be needed to correct a deficiency. Most seniors are deficient in D3. Vegans need to supplement B12. Other than that, multiple vitamins won't take the place of a healthy diet. Massive doses of this, that and the other may even be harmful. The bottom line: Don't underestimate the value of a healthy diet. Anyone can make it to 90 with a little luck. It's the next 20 to 25 years that requires the best (healthy) eating habits. Eat healthy for the long haul in order to enjoy the best possible health. 
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09-02-2014, 02:39 PM
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09-02-2014, 02:47 PM
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Real Name: Steven Massy Arrived at TV through Greenwood, IN; Moss Beach, CA; La Grange, KY; Crystal River, FL; The Villages, FL |
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