What does the term "aging gracefully" mean to you?

It means someone who is still looking young and glowing, but then this is just a state of mind..=)

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"Aging gracefully" means a lot of things to me. One is not allowing a number to determine what I can do or think. If I had the money,I'd fix everything that could use a little help without question. I'm 73 and apply makeup every day of the year. It makes me feel better and I like to joke that I don't want to scare the children if they were to see me without the foundation,powder,etc. It also means the clothes I choose. There was a time when shorts were appropriate,but now I've graduated to trousers-pants-whatever you want to call them. High heels are modified now too,but mostly because my balance was affected after I had brain surgery. Falling is not an option. Mostly,aging gracefully means keeping your attitude young and exploring new options. There are so many new things to learn and do. It would be a shame to stick with the old ways all of the time.

A term used for the mish-mash of old ideas. There really isn't any such thing as "New Age" - unless you're talking about a new yr or the turn of a century. It normally describes religious concepts. Wicca is normally called "New Age" because it is a newer religion... but many of it's tenets are older than Christianity and come from several different cultures. For the most part, "New Age" is usually used by Christians to put down certain groups or people that don't fit their idea of a "good person".

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It's become a catch all term for any non-traditional religious movement. It was originally meant to indicate, that in the ancient traditions of the Zodiac, we were moving from the age of Pisces into the age of Aquarius. It's suppose to represent moving from a material age to a more spiritual age. Only Astrologers (astrology beings something of a lost art) don't agree on exactly when that shift will take (or has already taken) place. The "New" age is the age of Aquarius.

I've seen a good number of older ladies who I would say are NOT ageing gracefully. They have blue hair, rouge on their cheeks by the potful and lipstick which goes far wider than their lips. They look very much like circus clowns. They totter on high heels which will, one day, cause them to break an ankle.

Then there are the ones who visit the hairdresser now and then and their hair is kept tidy and natural looking, they dress according to their age but not frumpy and wear sensible shoes. They wear some makeup but not so that they look ridiculous.

I know which group I prefer and will, one day join.

To age gracefully, means a slow decline or evidence of aging, at a slow pace.

Showing wrinkles and feeling aches and pains at a minimum. I always thought

I would age slowly as my mother and her mother did. But I take after both her

side, and my dads' side, as well. And at the age of 67, I have been slow to show

my age in my face, but I made up for that, after inheriting arthritus, all of my

bad health issues and my hair type from my other grandmother. So instead of

having a slow glide into my senior years, I've made a 'slam dunk' and suddenly

found I am old already.

Growing old does mean taking care of yourself, but not of dwelling on makeup, hair, clothes etc. To me it means doing all that I can and accepting what I can't. It means learning to accept and even ask for help when I really need it. It means doing what I can for others--giving encouraging calls, unexpected letters, prayers, taking in the vacationing neighbor's mail--just whatever I can manage. It means enjoying nature by listening to the birds, watching the changing seasons, taking care of a few plants by the house and in the house. It means being grateful for anything I can do, for good doctors and health care, for food, a bed and on and on. It's wonderful to have the time for devotions, for reading. I'm 81. That means I may be able to do even less as time goes on, but know I will always have something to be grateful for. I thank God for my wonderful children and keep well in touch with them even though they don't all live near me. My health is not great, but I expect that at my age and feel so sorry for people who are younger that have serious health issues. I could go on, but then I wouldn't get that healthy 7-8 hrs. of sleep!

being able to laugh at yourself and to have the wisdom to deal with life as it comes. plastic surgery and botox to me is silly for it shows that one is uncomfortable with themselves in more ways than just looks. also, when someone asks how you are you do not go on and on about how many surgeries you have had or how horrible you feel. if you have close friends that want to share the same fine but i believe we are our own worst enemies in the sense that we can either face that it takes a little longer to do some things then before or just sit and waste away and make ourselves and every one else around us miserable. some days are just hard and we have to deal and gracefully bow out of things when that happens. we need to realize that we can fix some things but not all things. the serenity prayer is wonderful for all ages. we do not have to stop enjoying life even if we slow down some. age is just a number.

Boy have you got me thinking on this one! I think growing old gracefully is accepting the age you are , at any age you happen to be at that time.

as I wrote this , It dawned on me, Growing old gracefully is accepting your limitations and not fighting growing old!

If you have surgery to look better, I don't think that interferes with the premise of aging gracefully.

Just don't overdo it!

There is a woman from my town, that was really big, she has lost a tremendous amount of weight. the problem is now she wears skimpy clothes, bikinis in town , short shorts. While she lost weight , not enough to wear these revealing kinds of clothes. this is not growing old GRACEFULLY!

Wear the clothes you look decent in, at your age, wear makeup and dye your hair ( if you want), Just look good for your age and not ridiculous!

add: I am 73 years old! I also wear shorts, just above the knee. But the heat really gets to me and I need to be comfortable!

I don't wear them to stores, only around my house! And too work in!