It all comes down to this (poem) by E D Phillips on AuthorsDen

Reviewed on February 22, 2015

the joys of aging so aptly penned. stay young My Friend, no matter what the dr tells you, you will find a way. Enjoyed.

Reviewed on February 21, 2015

as long as you remain hard at it the easy part follows covering the entire broad i mean board ...

Reviewed on February 21, 2015

Now, that's what you are skilled at!

I'd like to add one to your list that I think you can handle… 3 to 5 cups of coffee a day keeps the heart doctor away and that old nemesis, diabetes, at sway. Think I'll run out and buy some Folgers right away. Can't run?… Never mind.

Ron

Reviewed by Isabella Koldras

Reviewed on February 20, 2015

Fascinating writing and...yes! music's definitely a component
of healthy "aging-adolescence"...singing in the shower can
reorganize and form a new connections...according to the brain
science-neuroplasticity-junkies...
Edward, your "plastic brain" that creates...a lot...doesn't need
any additional "brain-gym" activity...but what about a brisk walk
that capture the wonders out there...with child-like ability to
smell...to feel and listen...a symphony for human senses and...
enough time to analyze...which helps to retain the analytical-constructive powers of brain...or/and keeping a flower garden for beauty...or beehives would keep you buzzing for life...but above all...keeping forever young - at heart...doesn't require taking a pill...

Reviewed by Patricia Hilliard

Reviewed on February 20, 2015

You forgot acupuncture. I just tried it. But music therapy "sounds" best.

Reviewed by J. Roseline

Reviewed on February 20, 2015

What an entertaining write,,,Bingo Bingo...la la la la tut tut ta JK

Reviewed by Lark Pogue

Reviewed on February 20, 2015

I'm thinking we need a good sweat tent cleansing.

Reviewed by Danae Wilkin

Reviewed on February 20, 2015

A sad comment on the state of one who took pills that cause memory loss and dementia. Even if he stopped taking them, the effects are irreversible. So the man tries to make use of the time he has left, lowering the bar to what he can do, such as listen to music, read and write poetry if he can focus despite the lack of skills, it will at least distract him from the losses, and in the end he can play bingo and other mind games. For his body is full of aches and pains that doesn't allow jogging, yoga, and other physical activities. He is hopeful that he can do something, even though he knows his life is basically over. Sad, but realistic. My medications cause the same thing and I've lowered the bar a bit, knowing that I will gradually deteriorate as I grow older. My short term memory is already shot. Thank you for sharing. Danae

Reviewed by Michael Schafer

Reviewed on February 20, 2015

Maybe you should try knitting.

Michael D.