
For me, it is trying to stand back up from a squatting position. This physical movement seem to appear rather quickly. I have to have the cat litter boxes right next to a waist high cabinet so I can push myself up. So weird, as I used to be a gym rat for decades until I had to stop to help out my parents.
Yet my earlier life seems eons ago. I am very fortunate in not having arthritis, can still do squats, not on many meds, haven't had any surgeries other than tonsils as a preschooler and episiotomies when giving birth. I don't like the changes in my skin, the decreased strength and stamina, increased digestive issues and such.
I hear you ff about knowing were the restrooms are. More of my time is taken up with looking after myself and making adjustments. But I am better at dealing with life and relationships and wouldn't trade that for anything!
I am finally downsizing to a smaller more convenient home and still hope/plan to have some adventures and new experiences.
That is inspiring.
First it was my eyes - multi focal lenses here we come, but no matter what I do I still can't really see fine details any more.
Then my feet went wonky; I need toe separators and arch supports and metatarsal pads and no sooner do I fix one thing than something else crops up.
Weight gain and muscle loss post menopause - I used to be someone that people hated because I could pig out on anything and never even think about it, now I must be obsessive about getting my 20,000 steps every day or my weight begins to creep up.
I need a jar opener now.
And my back hurts.
I can't balance on one leg to put on my shoes or socks... plus I have trouble even bending that far because my hips just don't want to do that.
This is why getting old isn't for sissies, god help me I'm only 62 and the women in my family tend to live into their 90's!
I met a nice couple who were in their 70's. They were multi generational Montanans. They had recently sold their 10,000 acre ranch in a remote part of Montana as they did not have family to take it on. They had a 10 year plan to complete the sale but the wife said it still took longer. The ranch had been the husband's grandfather's land. They live in a nice house in town now but you could tell neither the husband nor wife will ever get over selling the ranch.
They had a nice set of white cowboy boots displayed near the fireplace. I complimented them on the cowboy boots. The wife said she bought them at a fundraiser charity auction and would like to wear them but did not feel she could wear the boots due to her age.
She said in Montana the young women wear cowboy boots with sundresses and with short cotton dresses. She said she never saw older ladies wear cowboy boots and didn't think it was appropriate.
I thought this was so sad that a woman who had worked over 40 years on a ranch raising beef cattle did not think she could wear cowboy boots in her 70's.
My self talk now whenever I think something is not age appropriate,
"WEAR THE COWBOY BOOTS."