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The Golden Years. (might be a little sensitive to some)
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Feb 11, 2019 15:09:39   #
bedouin Loc: Big Bend area, Texas
 
Growing old is not for wimps.

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Feb 11, 2019 15:10:34   #
charles tabb Loc: Richmond VA.
 
sirlensalot wrote:
But it's been a grand ride!


But, I feel that I have more "Ride" to go.

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Feb 11, 2019 15:24:38   #
BigDen Loc: Alberta, Canada
 
Growing old is a privilege not granted to all. Remember, it is still better than the alternative.

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Feb 11, 2019 17:52:58   #
foxfirerodandgun Loc: Stony Creek, VA
 
Well..............Golden Years? Maybe not. Metallic years...........definitely!

Silver in my hair.

Gold in my teeth.

Lead in my rear end.

Yep, that seems to somewhat fit me. ;~!)

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Feb 11, 2019 18:05:46   #
PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place
 
I guess it is better than the alternative

Don

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Feb 11, 2019 18:20:42   #
DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA
 
anotherview wrote:
Humorous doggerel depicting later years for men. But in seriousness, a partial remedy for men exists:

(1) testosterone replacement therapy -- it restores male vigor and libido. See your urologist.

(2) Cialis and Viagra -- the two pills together treat the condition of erectile dysfunction, helping a man to achieve an erection suitable for sex play. Again, see your urologist.

I speak from experience. These treatments have made me a new man.

Good luck.


As far as Cialis/Viagra are concerned, see your Primary Care Physician (USA). I'm not familiar with the medical structure in other countries, but I am led to believe that the main concern with those medicines is interactions with the heart. So here in the USA your PCP will have your heart history and under some other medical structure you might want to visit a cardiologist for a checkup first. I have not seen recommendations to see a urologist anywhere else, and I suspect he would pass you over to a cardiologist.

I have never tried Viagra but my experience with Cialis is positive. However you should know that there's a time delay between taking the pill and the useful effect thereof. I expect it will vary with individuals but in my case it takes 4-12 hours to take effect. So you have to do some planning. The good news is that the effect lasts a while. I have seen 36 hours mentioned in that regard but in my case it exceeds 48 hours. The chemical is excreted in the urine so it may not last as long if you are in the habit of drinking a lot of water (or other fluids that are readily excreted that way).

As usual, medications can have side effects. The action of Cialis is on some kind of enzyme in your body which is similar to an enzyme in your eye, so some people can have eye problems as a result of taking it. It's generally listed as a minor issue (<1%).

I am not a medical doctor so be sure to consult your family doctor for his/her recommendation.

Fortunately, I am not old enough to need Testerone replacement therapy yet. (And, of course, age is a secondary consideration -- everyone is different).

As far as the original post is concerned, I have seen that attributed to Dr. Seuss. I don't know if he is the author but it is certainly in his style. I am not an expert, since Dr. Seuss is well after my time and I can't call myself an avid reader of his books.

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Feb 11, 2019 19:52:24   #
MrMophoto Loc: Rhode Island "The biggest little"
 
I believe "growing old ain't for sissy's" is an Audry Hepburn quote and at 68 it's the truth

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Feb 12, 2019 07:28:49   #
B_meyer5.55NY
 
It's all about "attitude", dude.
Positive, activity, mobility and lots of love and laughter is the name of the game!

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Feb 12, 2019 08:42:14   #
MrMophoto Loc: Rhode Island "The biggest little"
 
Yeah it is about how old do you FEEL! To me, age has always been a state of mind. For the past forty years I have felt about 21, it's just that I make better decisions now.

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Feb 12, 2019 09:46:36   #
foxfirerodandgun Loc: Stony Creek, VA
 
MrMophoto wrote:
Yeah it is about how old do you FEEL! To me, age has always been a state of mind. For the past forty years I have felt about 21, it's just that I make better decisions now.


My mind tells me that I'm still in my late 20's / early 30's, however, my body tells me an entirely different story.

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Feb 12, 2019 09:51:24   #
Jack Mac Loc: Suwanee, GA
 
I was kidding. I certainly agree with your statement. My advice to Seniors is to think Positive and avoid feeling sorry for yourself.
It’s almost like starting Life over again!

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Feb 13, 2019 09:39:11   #
MrMophoto Loc: Rhode Island "The biggest little"
 
The day my father died, he had breakfast with some of his buddies, played 18 holes of golf, had a lunch date with his lady-friend and had an apt. with his cardiologist. He didn't make it to the lunch date. He is one of my heroes!

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Feb 13, 2019 10:01:12   #
Jack Mac Loc: Suwanee, GA
 
‘Way to go! It’s hard on Family and Friends but beats laying up in a hospital bed or nursing home just waiting to die.
My opinion anyway!

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Feb 13, 2019 10:06:30   #
DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA
 
MrMophoto wrote:
The day my father died, he had breakfast with some of his buddies, played 18 holes of golf, had a lunch date with his lady-friend and had an apt. with his cardiologist. He didn't make it to the lunch date. He is one of my heroes!


My father was talking to my grandmother on the phone. Suddenly there was nobody at the other end. Quick and easy. I'm hoping it runs in the family.
OTOH, my father took a couple months in the hospital with lung cancer from smoking.

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Feb 13, 2019 10:33:54   #
foxfirerodandgun Loc: Stony Creek, VA
 
My father was a WW I Veteran. He worked hard all of his life, even after he retired at age 66. The day he passed he had worked around our home, painting, planting trees, enjoyed his dinner, went to bed, and passed in his sleep. He was 80 years old. I never heard him raise his voice to me or my mother and he did not believe in using corporal punishment on a child. He lived a hard life and endured a brutal war and would help a stranger out without pause. I only wish that I was half the man that he was.

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