1. Posted by unsatisfiedblackout on Wed, May 30, 2007, 1:05 pm PDT

Why is the older population too vain to get their hearing checked out but yet they aren't too vain to shout their conversations out like they already have lost their hearing? What's wrong with that picture? Are they losing their minds too?

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2. Posted by desirebystarlight on Wed, May 30, 2007, 8:01 pm PDT

Why do I create a roster of older people whom I admire? What does that do? Am I to hang on to this list somewhere and remind myself aging isn't so bad since a few wise a**es I respect and admire have survived longer than I? Is that the consolation here? Seems like quite a crock of .... I'm going to fight getting old every step of the way. Quality of life is determined by having a positive attitude not the embracing of getting old. Sorry Anne. Not with ya on this.

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3. Posted by WILL on Thu, May 31, 2007, 4:08 am PDT

The power of positive thinking can do wonders. I really do believe it. I have had joint pain and aches and just from my thinking, the effects have waned. Even my mother follows this way of thinking. It really does work.

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4. Posted by Forrest Gump on Thu, May 31, 2007, 4:13 am PDT

Life is what you make of it. No matter what your situation try to look on the bright side. Reach out for friendship. Read and enjoy yourself. Our brain is Gods greatest gift, so use it.

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5. Posted by erighi on Thu, May 31, 2007, 4:15 am PDT

Maybe cause and effect are swapped in this article. Maybe peolple who do not age well have just a less positive view of old age. It is less easy to see old age as a great part of life when you can no longer do the things that once made you the happiest.

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6. Posted by nickoxygen on Thu, May 31, 2007, 4:15 am PDT

"2. Create a roster of older people whom you admire - Nelson Mandela, Toni Morrison, Jane Goodall, Paul Newman, Betty Ford, Madeline Albright, George H.W. Bush, Joan Didion, Maya Angelou, John Updike, Judi Dench. " George H.W. Bush ?? Are you kidding?? That is such a deluded inclusion, that this article should be removed from the web immediately.

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7. Posted by Midnight Toker on Thu, May 31, 2007, 4:18 am PDT

It really IS an attitude or perspective thing. I was well on my way to being a crabby old lady until I saw a show by Dr. Wayne Dyer. Now I see that I can feel young and be happy no matter what's going on around me! I feel younger and look better than ever!

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8. Posted by ashbunny11 on Thu, May 31, 2007, 4:18 am PDT

How can you say all of that really intelligent and interesting information, and then put George Bush on a list of admirable people?

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9. Posted by Willie on Thu, May 31, 2007, 4:18 am PDT

Don't even think of admiring bush or his criminal son.

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10. Posted by kalah2797 on Thu, May 31, 2007, 4:18 am PDT

You are lucky to be old! you guys go through the bad times when you were wounger and now you think back and laugh! you are also should be glad that you are old because you get to remember stuff like wars and diffrent stuff! but most people dont because they were not born yet or just a little baby! also be lucky that you are old because alot of people can learn alot from eldery people! i really love being around old people! they are so kind and smart! I am pretty much used to it cause my mom and nana works at a nursing home!

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11. Posted by Craig F on Thu, May 31, 2007, 4:19 am PDT

Why on earth is George H.W. Bush included in the list of people "whom you admire"? It was his foolish lack of control that resulted in his hapless son George W being born. And look at the path George W has led the country down. Given that, the last person on earth who should be on a list of people whom you admire is someone foolish enough to have produced the worst president in the nation's history. Why not remove George H.W. from the list and replace him with Kermit the Frog? At least Kermit has some ethics.

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12. Posted by shanmugam n on Thu, May 31, 2007, 4:19 am PDT

Iam 52 year Old I Can't Believe it!Iam Still Very Active like a 25 or a 30 year old.

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13. Posted by austingrogan on Thu, May 31, 2007, 4:19 am PDT

Want to live longer? Turn off the TV and computer and get outside and enjoy the outdoors!!

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14. Posted by ksticklandcanada on Thu, May 31, 2007, 4:19 am PDT

With age comes wisdom. with wisdom comes freedom. with no restrictions comes playfullness, youth and inner happiness. karen stickland

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15. Posted by Gyps on Thu, May 31, 2007, 4:20 am PDT

I am 65 but the girl that does my hair yesterday when we were talking age asked me my age and I told her she said nooooo your not!! She guessed no older than 55! Made me feel great. But like I told her I am not giving in to how ones perceive "older women" as doddering, stretch blue pants, orthopedic shoes, short grey curly style hair...oh no, give me my wedges, jeans, fashionable hair styles. Know some that their health does not allow them my benefits so there is exceptions to the rule, but for now, I am enjoying life and fighting to stay young in thoughts and health as long as I am able.

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