Five Myths About Aging: Even Great Photographers Get Older!

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by Skip Cohen

For nearly ten years, I've been involved at various levels with Sarasota's Senior Friendship Center. It started with helping my Dad as a caregiver for my mother, who was dealing with Alzheimer's, and has continued to evolve in various capacities and projects. As a result, I have access to a wealth of valuable information about aging. While it's not directly related to the business of imaging, aging is definitely a topic we all share in common.

Recently, the flyer below from the National Institute on Aging came across my desk with some other material. Except for my body creaking for ten minutes when I wake up in the morning, physically, I honestly don't feel much different than I did at 50.

My only issue has been occasional memory problems, usually names. At one point, because my mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother all had Alzheimer's, I went and got thoroughly tested. The results were negative on Alzheimer's. However, what I'm experiencing is considered a normal part of aging.

The bottom line is that we can't slow down the aging process, but we all need to stay in tune with the challenges it presents. The "Five Myths About Aging" says it all. Regardless of your age, you need sleep, exercise; remember depression is NOT part of aging; you can teach an old dog new tricks, and just because you forget things doesn't mean Alzheimer's is knocking on your door.

Wishing everybody a great rest of the week, which includes plenty of sleep, great new memories, a healthy outlook on life, and plenty of exercise!

Happy Tuesday!