Healthy Aging

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Originally published Dec 5, 2024 Here.  https://www.homessantabarbaracounty.com/blog/healthy-aging?ts=blg



Healthy Aging

Healthy aging has several key components: Good physical health; possession of basic resources (housing, food); good social network; sense of purpose; and engaging in activities such as volunteering, working, and hobbies or interests.

Make a list called 100 Things I Want To Do (before I die…). The list helps to uncover past dreams, wishes and activities or interests they haven't pursued in a while. What if age weren’t a factor? What if you weren’t afraid of seeming foolish? What if you had the resources and energy to make your dreams come true? Movies need older extras. Skydiving can be done at any age with good health. Why not get a college degree now? Forget about what is “expected” of older people, and follow your heart’s desire.

 

My $0.02

I am a school girl from way back.  This semester I decided to take Interior Design 100 at Santa Barbara City College.  I do not want to say that the class kicked my butt, but the class kicked my butt and and I am ever so glad it is ending and I hope I passed.

One of the 100 things I want to do before I die is write a novel.  This class if nothing else gave me great fodder or the drama of aging and fitting in in a classroom setting.  I love real estate, but I cannot draw worth a lick!  The multifaceted profession of interior design is all encompassing and more like interior architecture.  Drafting is a requirement.  Like I said...so glad I took the class and met the talented professor and all of the amazing students, and I hope I get a good grade!

 

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