aja8888
Moderator Emeritus
Implants!Dentures, baby.
Implants!Dentures, baby.
Implants!
Yeah, that's pretty rough way to do some of the uppers.For some. I can't get past the sound and explanation of Sinus Lift.
Yeah, that's pretty rough way to do some of the uppers.
I mentioned sun back in post 4. That definitely contributes to looking old.I'm surprised no one has mentioned 2 immediately visible aging factors: Sun exposure skin damage and visible tooth loss.
Genes play a part. Mom spent her entire life sunbathing and getting as tan as possible. She even had a rotating platform for her chair that would automatically keep the sun in direct line so that she didn't have to get up and move (and possibly spill her martini)I mentioned sun back in post 4. That definitely contributes to looking old.
That’s what I’m asking about. I think there are many more who look older than their age and to me it is striking! Yes, many factors that impact appearance but I think some have just given up caring about how they appear.I have come across people from high school and many look pretty good, but other look like they are approaching 75+. I chalk it up to good/bad genes, and how we live life in many aspects.
DW and I had a similar problem that people thought I was her son. THAT was not a pleasant conversation going forward. The real difference was (is) that she is all silver hair and I'm still (for the most part) Ronald Reagan brown.Genes play a part. Mom spent her entire life sunbathing and getting as tan as possible. She even had a rotating platform for her chair that would automatically keep the sun in direct line so that she didn't have to get up and move (and possibly spill her martini)
When she was 40, people would tell her that by the time she'd be 60 that she would look like a prune. Never happened. By the time she died at 93, she could easily pass for 70-75 and strangers would confuse her as my wife when we'd be together. Her brother was pretty much the same.
Ha! Funny. Same here. I look 10 years younger, DW 10 years older with her silver hair. So 20 year difference, same age. Her personality is far more appealing than mine though. If given the chance to talk to either of us, people choose DW every time. She has that spark.DW and I had a similar problem that people thought I was her son. THAT was not a pleasant conversation going forward. The real difference was (is) that she is all silver hair and I'm still (for the most part) Ronald Reagan brown.
I once accompanied DW to a biopsy procedure and the doctor came out to tell me that "your mom is just fine." I didn't tell DW about that until we were well clear of the surgery center.
Be careful up there. I had a friend's dad die from cleaning his gutters a couple of years ago. Doesn't take much at 71...I've noticed it is a long ways down there to put on my support socks. I have short legs but they seem to be getting out of reach.
On the other side of the coin, I have climbed to the top of this scaffolding (~20') a few times in the last few days. It is not a ladder LOL.
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7 years ago February of 17, I climbed this 100' ladder several times in the course of getting tower crane certified. I don't know if I'd do that again.
It is more daunting looking down.
You forgot Farrah.
Oh right.
This!I heard Peter Attia recently list his top four things to help the 50+ crowd limit the negative effects of aging:
- Regular exercise
- Healthy diet
- 7+ hours of sleep daily
- Proper use of supplements and pharmaceuticals.