Apr
22
Oh, The Pain
Posted by 4T at 13:44 | Filed In Health After 40, Life After 40 | Add a Comment
I had a bone density test, as suggested after you reach a certain age, and the results were fine. I take calcium pills because I don’t get enough from my diet. So why are my teeth in such bad condition? I know that heredity has something to do with it, but this is ridiculous! After 45, my teeth began to crack and chip like candy. I’ve had some serious pain, followed by numerous root canals, followed by caps. Can you smell the money? Aside from the expense, the time spent out of work has been major. With all this experience you would think that I could handle any procedure with ease, but not so. I’ve become more fearful, and anxious.
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Apr
21
Vacationing with Adult Kids
Posted by 4T at 08:15 | Filed In Family After 40, Life After 40 | Add a Comment
My husband and I recently completed a week vacation with my daughter and her husband. It was very relaxing and very unstructured. We each got up when we chose to, eat when and what we wanted during the day, and then went out for a nice dinner every night. I remember traveling with the kids when they were young. Every moment was accounted for, every activity planned. Relaxation was a dirty word. Just packing and planning took weeks. For this trip, I packed the night before and didn’t forget a thing. My husband and I took our car, and the kids drove theirs, so we had plenty of room for our stuff, and we stopped when we needed to without inconveniencing anyone. The men played golf a couple of times while we shopped and got a pedicure. Oh life is good! Even though we went with our kids, as adults, we all got along very well. When grandchildren come along the crazy fun begins again and that will be another phase in our life after 40.
Apr
18
Sex and the Boomers
Posted by 4T at 08:13 | Filed In Health After 40, Life After 40, Mentality After 40, Social After 40 | Add a Comment
Women reach their sexual peak at age 35, men at age 18. What is wrong with this picture? And what does this say for those over 40? There are some issues for us old timers, but nothing that we can’t handle. There are a lot of pluses too that can make sex more pleasurable in our older years.
By midlife, you should know your body and what is pleasurable. Hopefully you have shed your sexual inhibitions and gained some sexual confidence which should result in a pleasant experience for both of you. Once past menopause women and their partners no longer have to worry about pregnancy and are able to relax. Older couples who are retired have more opportunity and energy for lovemaking. There are some issues that need attention though as couples age.
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