What Normal Aging Feels Like and How to Work With It

As I turn 65 this day, I’ve finally stopped pretending that “getting old” was something that happened to other people. I told myself it wasn’t real—until I noticed I’m slower, stiffer, a bit weaker, with less stamina, a greater need for sleep, and balance that isn’t quite what it used to be. Yet I still have plenty of strength and energy to do all the things I love. This post shares my personal experience, outlines the normal physical changes we can expect in our mid-60s and beyond, explores evidence-based ways to minimize those effects, and offers practical strategies for living well with the changes we can’t fully reverse.

Behavior, Diet, General Health, Movement, Pain Relief, Whole FoodScott Solomons, DDSNovember 9, 2026Healthy Aging, Turning 65, Sarcopenia, Senior Fitness, Balance Training, Strength Training for Seniors, Nutrition For Aging, Aging Gracefully, Physical Changes, Adapting to AgingComment