Sharing Secrets Of Aging Great

Vast fortunes have been made by plastic surgeons and producers of anti-aging products, as they play on the fears of those who try to make a vain attempt to stop-the-clock. Yet, aging is a natural process none of us can avoid. As there is no fountain of youth, it is important that the mind is not permitted to stagnate. Curiosity and Creativity are your two most effective weapons in aging well. After all, you are never too old to learn something new. You also need to continue to react with others around you, just as it is important to live in the present. Your sense of humour is another of your most powerful anti-aging weapons.

Aging begins from the moment a person is born, but delaying the effects of aging, by maintaining good overall health, has to be the definitive goal. In his book Aging Well, Valiant says aging successfully is like being tickled. в " the best results are gained with another person. These are a few questions some ask when considering aging well (some tongue in cheek)в
Q: It is wise to get married as a 60+?
A: Why not? As the expert says, it's like tickling. Living gives a richer result when it's shared with someone.
Q: Who gives up sex first, the man or the woman?
A: Surveys show that it is the man who reneges on sex before the woman does.
Q: Does sex, like a good wine, get better with age?
A: Yes. A recent survey showed that even 50 year olds are more satisfied with sex, than either 30 or 40 year olds.
Q: Can 60+ still have good sex? A: Recent studies published on the British Medical Journal website show that an increasing number of the elderly, including 70+ are having good sex and more often, as well as women in this group being particularly satisfied with their sex lives.
Q: Can men or women over the age of 60 find young, sexy members of the opposite sex who are interested in them?
A: Try looking in a bookstore under fiction, unless of course you're loaded in the bank balance department.
Q: Do programmes with high sexual content have an impact on you?
A: Studies show that when there is a high sexual content to a programme, people have more difficulty recalling the adverts.
Q: Is it common for 60+ year olds to have problems with short term memory storage?
A: Storing memories is not a problem, it's only when you try to retrieve a memory that you find there is often a problem.

Q: How can you increase the heart rate of your 60+ year old husband?
A: Tell him you're pregnant.
Q: As people age, do they sleep more soundly?
A: Yes, but usually in the afternoon, while tending to stay awake at night.
Q: What are the most common remarks made by 60+ year olds when entering antique stores?
A: 'I remember those.' 'I used one of those only yesterday. How come it's now an antique?'
Q: Why is it important for 60+ year old people to use valet parking?
A: Valets don't forget where they park your car.

Aging well is about 'Staying Alive'. Did you know that the 1977 Bee Gees song 'Staying Alive' has been proven to be the most ideal tempo to apply when performing chest compressions as part of CPR to someone? The song has 103 beats per minute.

You may have some other fabulous ideas or questions about aging well. Add them to this list. You can also find out what a 60+ couple did to gain a new lease on life, through a Blue Moon Opportunity (an opportunity that changes your life). You may find what they are doing inspirational.

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