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This is a Happy Birthday shout out to my husband of 46 years. I think he's doing a fantastic job of navigating old age--certainly better than I am and I'm "only" 87! We've been SO lucky in that we've avoided some of the more common life-wrecking illnesses of old age--so far. I realize that we're on "borrowed time", but we're managing for today.

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Thank you! We're doing the best we can. I'm SO glad I found this Forum--so much useful information from people dealing with all kinds of situations.
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A Very Happy Birthday to hubby! Well deserved! You’re both doing great! I admire your use of technology, just being on this forum and navigating a website, something my parents were completely shut down to even attempting. Good for you being open minded and keeping up! You’re making 95 and 87 look dang good!
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You are very fortunate.
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ElizabethAR37 16 hours ago
Yes, we do fully realize that.
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Elizabeth, not really an answer to your questions, but a statement, coming from a younger generation, nearing retirement age.

Often older people don't feel important in life or that your doing anything important, but your generation is inspiring me everyday.

The kindness you and all of you show people inspires me to now that I can still do good in life, no matter how old I am.

My 90 year old uncles death inspired me, hearing his achievements after retirement.

My 5th grade art teacher, that walks everyday, picking up are roads inspire me

My mother teaches me everyday, that I want to be independent, and instead of asking others to do things, there's Ubers, and food delivery.

Each and every one of you inspire me in a different way, and are important to me
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I love that you are counting your blessings! Happy birthday to your hubby, and many more *happy* ones!

I also love that you are using technology and that this forum is a wealth of info and support for you 👍🏼
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For the last 6 months or so, I've been visiting a woman who was 100(she's now 101)and still living by herself in her home with her dog, and whose mind was sharp as a tack, all things considered.
Her neighbor walked her dog every morning, and she had a health aide come twice a week to assist her shower and the like, but otherwise was pretty independent, though moving pretty slow.
She ended up having to go to the hospital shortly before her 101st birthday at the end of October, and then went to live temporarily with her niece until her niece could get her placed in an assisted living facility, where she's now staying.
It's my understanding that this precious 101 year old woman is not at all happy that she can no longer live in her home, and I will be visiting her for the first time since she's been placed later this week.
I have to say that I am grateful that she is now being looked after better and is safe, and that is far more important than how she feels about her circumstances.
We never know what the future may hold for us, but I'd like to think that with God's grace we would all be able to accept things without too much complaining, and just make the best of things and enjoy whatever time we may have left.
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Happy Birthday to the Hubby. WELL DONE to you both!
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Happy birthday to your DH and congratulations to you both!
Good health and longevity are definitely reasons to celebrate!
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