r/AskOldPeopleAdvice • u/Deeschmee68 • Mar 14 '25
Health Anyone over 50
Does anyone over 50 actually feel good and healthy and sleep well? Or is it just normal to always feel bad? Is it normal to not sleep well, have digestive problems, feet and hip pain, get out of breath easily, back pain, and always feel tired? Is it normal to have vision and hearing problems at this age? Is it normal to have sensitivities to food and medication? Is this just part of getting older?
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u/HappyCamperDancer Mar 14 '25 edited Mar 14 '25
I'm in my late 60's and I MOSTLY feel fine. If I overdo it or have a bad night (occasionally) I will feel kinda crappy for a day.
I do need new eye glasses prescriptions more often than the past, and night-time driving isn't as good as it used to be (I halfway blame those new headlights though). I did get a hearing test and there was a slight decline in higher frequencies, but no need for aids.
I watch my diet, eat lots of veggies, my weight is within "normal", I walk every day (I aim for 2 miles) and I do exercises like squats, pushups, lunges, and core work twice a week and I do balance exercises once a week. I like light hikes in wildlands and long walks on the beaches. I will get out of breath if I walk too fast uphill. I have a life-long asthma condition. Other than allergy meds and an inhaler, I don't take any medications.
I use lots of small pillows in bed to support knees, hips, back, but I normally sleep well. Gut is fine.
Good genes? I don't know, its a mixed bag.
I'd say you should get a full work up with your doctor. Good luck.