I am now 87. I have been practicing much of the wisdom in your very worthwhile article since I was about 67, I rarely experience feelings of stress these days.
Kate, this made my day to read. Twenty years of putting that wisdom into practice is huge — and “rarely stressed” at 87 is seriously inspiring. Thanks for sharing this here; I think a lot of people needed to hear it.
He is not imposing. It works for him and so so he shares in hopes it will work for others. It is what Christians are called to do and also what men do because they are fixers. Please be patient with people and choose your reply carefully.
This was such a wonderful article. It expressed exactly how I felt the last few years with going to so many doctor appointments. I always felt shamed after each visit. But now I’m going to fight that. I have the right to live the way I want to live. They never talk about stress. I call it white coat hypertension. Ha!
Linda — thank you for saying this. And I’m really sorry you’ve been carrying that shame after appointments.
You’re 100% right to push back on it: you deserve care that’s respectful, practical, and centered on your life—not judgment. Also “white coat hypertension” is real- same happens with my mom. If you can, it may help to track a few calm, at-home readings and bring them in so the conversation is based on your real numbers.
Please have your vitamin D and B12 levels checked. I’m 65 and both were extremely low. I had dizziness and fatigue and also broke the side of my left foot. As we age those 2 alone can affect your heart, liver and kidneys. Stay safe.
May I also add that seniors suffer from kidney failure and may not know it until it's too late. Sometimes the kidneys fail silently and we become very sick when our GFR has already fallen below 15 where dialysis must begin. It's a simple blood test to see how your kidneys are functioning. Thank you for this channel. 🩵💙🫂🇺🇸
Literally sitting here in our favorite chairs having coffee and I just said to my 60ish hubby “Maybe you need to see a therapist to deal with this stress. What was bothering you yesterday is still lingering.” He thought I was kidding. I’m not.
Breathing really is one of those things that feels automatic, so we forget how powerful it actually is until something goes wrong. Most of us take it completely for granted. I hope the tests bring clear answers and that you’re feeling better now!
Super relevant & helpful. I was familiar with various practices & know there is benefit but resist doing them now, over 60. This article explains how somatic exercise works & how to make it super simple & doable, 'whether you believe it or not! Thank you.
That makes a lot of sense. Aging brings real changes, but it also brings clarity about what’s worth our energy. I love how you said you wouldn’t want to go back — that says a lot.
I "disciplined" myself to do things in the past & I need a different approach now, no longer able to just push myself. Your article gave me a way to look at trying things more as something I want to do, not "have" to do, if that makes sense. In addition to significant physical changes, aging has brought psychological & emotional shifts for me. I like how you said something to the effect of aging not being inevitably just difficult, going downhill. Regardless of challenges, I wouldn't want to go back!
Excellent tips here. There is one stress you don't mention, caring for our aging parents. This has brought a whole level of work, details, and needs we are not prepared for. Caregivers face many health issues themselves due to caring for others.
What a wonderful, relevant article. It takes all the mumbo jumbo and STRESS and fear away worrying that we are not "doing it right". This is such an intelligent approach for all abilities and beliefs. I want to share with others I love, hoping they have the patience to read through. Thank you.
At 82, feeling 62, I understand this post so very well. I hear myself saying, I can only explain my body symptoms as “stress”. I can say that but I cannot explain it. Thank you so much for this post/article. ❣️
Very good ideas for aging bodies. Here is something that works for my 76+ yr old self: Use your bed instead of the hard floor to stretch and strengthen your body before getting up in the morning and before going to sleep. This has made a huge difference in how my body feels as it begins (and ends) the day.
I am now 87. I have been practicing much of the wisdom in your very worthwhile article since I was about 67, I rarely experience feelings of stress these days.
Kate, this made my day to read. Twenty years of putting that wisdom into practice is huge — and “rarely stressed” at 87 is seriously inspiring. Thanks for sharing this here; I think a lot of people needed to hear it.
That’s wonderful!
God is your strength Kate
Please refrain from imposing your beliefs on others.
He is not imposing. It works for him and so so he shares in hopes it will work for others. It is what Christians are called to do and also what men do because they are fixers. Please be patient with people and choose your reply carefully.
This was such a wonderful article. It expressed exactly how I felt the last few years with going to so many doctor appointments. I always felt shamed after each visit. But now I’m going to fight that. I have the right to live the way I want to live. They never talk about stress. I call it white coat hypertension. Ha!
Linda — thank you for saying this. And I’m really sorry you’ve been carrying that shame after appointments.
You’re 100% right to push back on it: you deserve care that’s respectful, practical, and centered on your life—not judgment. Also “white coat hypertension” is real- same happens with my mom. If you can, it may help to track a few calm, at-home readings and bring them in so the conversation is based on your real numbers.
Appreciate you sharing this here.
Please have your vitamin D and B12 levels checked. I’m 65 and both were extremely low. I had dizziness and fatigue and also broke the side of my left foot. As we age those 2 alone can affect your heart, liver and kidneys. Stay safe.
You are right, vitamin D is essential for seniors. I wrote more about this here. Thank you for sharing! https://blog.wearehealthyseniors.com/p/the-forgotten-vitamin-why-vitamin
May I also add that seniors suffer from kidney failure and may not know it until it's too late. Sometimes the kidneys fail silently and we become very sick when our GFR has already fallen below 15 where dialysis must begin. It's a simple blood test to see how your kidneys are functioning. Thank you for this channel. 🩵💙🫂🇺🇸
Thank you for being here and for sharing this!
Thank you, Kate. You have no idea how much I needed this article today.
Thank you….. for words that fit my insides at 69.
Felt like 3 articles in one :) but you’ve named the tension in later life . Thanks for this. I hope it makes folks relax into it a bit more
Literally sitting here in our favorite chairs having coffee and I just said to my 60ish hubby “Maybe you need to see a therapist to deal with this stress. What was bothering you yesterday is still lingering.” He thought I was kidding. I’m not.
Totally get it. Sometimes it’s not “just stress” if it’s still hanging around the next day — talking to someone can really help. ❤️
We so easily forget about the "breath" ... just run around breathing shallow all the time. Thanks for the reminder!
I know I forget... and I need to remember! Breathing exercises make a difference!
I developed some kind of "breathing disorder" after a nasty bout of bronchitis last February.
Ultrasound showed some old scarring on the lungs. Doctors are testing to see if it's obstructive or restrictive.
Breathing really is one of those things that feels automatic, so we forget how powerful it actually is until something goes wrong. Most of us take it completely for granted. I hope the tests bring clear answers and that you’re feeling better now!
A lot of great information in your content. Thank you.
Super relevant & helpful. I was familiar with various practices & know there is benefit but resist doing them now, over 60. This article explains how somatic exercise works & how to make it super simple & doable, 'whether you believe it or not! Thank you.
That makes a lot of sense. Aging brings real changes, but it also brings clarity about what’s worth our energy. I love how you said you wouldn’t want to go back — that says a lot.
Thank you — I’m glad you like the article. Just curious, why do you find it harder to do them after 60?
I "disciplined" myself to do things in the past & I need a different approach now, no longer able to just push myself. Your article gave me a way to look at trying things more as something I want to do, not "have" to do, if that makes sense. In addition to significant physical changes, aging has brought psychological & emotional shifts for me. I like how you said something to the effect of aging not being inevitably just difficult, going downhill. Regardless of challenges, I wouldn't want to go back!
Excellent tips here. There is one stress you don't mention, caring for our aging parents. This has brought a whole level of work, details, and needs we are not prepared for. Caregivers face many health issues themselves due to caring for others.
What a wonderful, relevant article. It takes all the mumbo jumbo and STRESS and fear away worrying that we are not "doing it right". This is such an intelligent approach for all abilities and beliefs. I want to share with others I love, hoping they have the patience to read through. Thank you.
This is a fabulous article!! Many helpful ideas to incorporate in to your routine. Thank you so much for sharing.
Just "WOW!" Knowlege = Acknowledging = Acceptance
Accepting the aging process is very difficult. You've made it easier.
At 82, feeling 62, I understand this post so very well. I hear myself saying, I can only explain my body symptoms as “stress”. I can say that but I cannot explain it. Thank you so much for this post/article. ❣️
Very good ideas for aging bodies. Here is something that works for my 76+ yr old self: Use your bed instead of the hard floor to stretch and strengthen your body before getting up in the morning and before going to sleep. This has made a huge difference in how my body feels as it begins (and ends) the day.
That’s actually a really good idea, thank you for sharing it!