Uncharted Waters
Letting go of Life
Holding on to Joy

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I write this blog as an 80-year old woman traveling the uncharted world of the over-80 year old population. It is predicted that the population of we over 80-year old will DOUBLE in 20 years. Our age demographic is also the fastest growing demographic; before long there will be more 80-plus year olds than infants. That’s scary! Our world isn’t ready!

Changes to housing, medical care, employment, Social Security are inevitable, but not yet planned. Housing is not designed for the elderly; medical care can’t handle multiple morbidities, more years in retirement than in careers will wreck Social Security. This blog will share some of my experiences with medical care and travel.

Despite those challenges, the aged, including me, are happier, more reflective and healthier than they have ever been. We find joy in the time for reflection, time for reading and just plain soaking up life. Only one of my grandparents lived to his 80s. There are few role models for us who can tell their stories of finding joy.

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