Beyond the Bifocals: The Hidden Perks of Getting Older

Certainly being young has its benefits. At this early stage of life you've got your strength, your eyes still work well and you have your dreams for the future.

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And here in Louisiana, those dreams can continue into your older years, though your strength will lessen and you're probably reading this through your bifocals, so the vision thing is ruled out too.

Anyone in their sixties or older can attest to the fact that getting older definitely has its own unique set of problems.

Most of those "problems" come in the form of health issues. There are heart risks, bunions, gall bladder attacks, all the things most never thought about at a younger age, but now begin to command most of our attention.

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General aches and pains are a constant reminder that we have a lot more days behind us, than in front of us. I've often said that at my age, if it doesn't hurt, it's because it fell off. There are actually days that even my hair hurts.

Conversations too often center on recent doctor visits, issues with insurance companies, overall aches and pains and the outrageous prices of pharmaceuticals.

But, and I'm sure it's because it's not nearly as dramatic, there are some incredible up sides to living long enough to earn those gray hairs.

They don't call these the "Golden Years" for nothing!

If you've achieved the badge of "Geriatrics" you've probably already discovered some of these things on your own, but if you haven't gotten there yet, and you're a little nervous about the prospects, you might want to look at the positives of old age.

While there are literally hundreds of these things, and certainly some are unique to individuals or small groups, overall these are The 10 Absolute Best Things About Getting Older.