Believe it or not, aging has positive aspects

Re: “Fighting ageism begins at home,” Oct. 22.

Wow, bit of a downer for those about to enter the seniors’ world. Sad old people dyeing their hair, getting Botox injections, slathering on expensive creams — anything to avoid looking old. How about the other side where older people are still enjoying there lives and are not submerged in gloom and doom?

I belong to the Cedar Shores Bridge Club, which has 22 members and has existed for more than 20 years. The majority of the members are between 80 and 90 years of age. Every Monday, we set up card tables and folding chairs and one member brings the lunch.

No Botox, no hair dye and no expensive cosmetic surgery — we are at the age where we have left all of that behind us. Now it is all about enjoying life with good food and good friends. The article focused on the negative aspects of getting older and did not mention that many older people are healthier than ever before and are still travelling, hiking, volunteering and generally enjoying their old age.

I recognize that age throws some nasty roadblocks our way and many of us are coping as best we can, but it does not help to dwell only on the negative aspects of aging.

For those approaching the “dreaded” senior years, I say take heart. Grab that “gold” card, check your bucket list, and get out there and live until you die. Dorothy Mullen Victoria