Everyone Ages: Don’t Get Old Before Your Time

© Carol Labuzzetta, 2022.

I’ve been watching as my parents' age. Next month they’ll be 85 and 86 years old, both having August birthdays. They’ve maintained, and even fought for, as much independence as they can tolerate. This includes still living in their own home, a large rambling ranch with a finished basement, grocery shopping in person two to three times a week, and occasionally going out to dinner. They don’t travel anymore, nor…