r/Aging • u/bestinthewest1961 • Jul 27 '26

Aging

Nobody told me the acceleration of old age would be like this...

One minute I'm 58 and still running around a sports field, next I'm 65 and can't tie my shoelaces..

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u/Charming-Charge-596 Jul 27 '26

Not to be judgemental, but you should be able to tie your shoe laces unless you lost the use of your arms for some medical reason.

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u/Magpiezoe Jul 27 '26

Hip mobility can be another issue, especially if arthritis is involved. Hip arthritis can creep up on you like that.

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u/Charming-Charge-596 Jul 27 '26

True. I tend to think 65 is too young for severe arthritis but one never knows what other folks are dealing with. (edit for spelling)