Aging is a natural part of life – for the lucky. In the centuries of literature have been multiple interpretations of what this means and what it implies. In earlier chapters of this set On Aging , we celebrated aging as the once and glorious time of life, a time for celebration and reflection, with deep quotes about the process, and with humor – a natural response to a natural process. This note reflects upon the darker side of aging, that of vulnerability . As you age… Few have the resources to continue on as though nothing’s happened, to regard ourselves as immune from age, to feel that old sense of immortality, to keep the unbounded optimism of youth, or to have that wonderful fellowship with our community. Age happens. The facts of limited engagement, diminishing strength, and attenuated energy cannot be denied. Many are fortunate to have a kindred soul to help us, as in the 1961 British movie title, “Carry On, Regardless.” But… the curr
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