Washington Post,Dec.9, 08 Health Section on page F1:
We are getting older: The proportion of the US population age 65 and up is expected to increase from 12.4% in 2000 to 19.6% in 2030. The following suggestions may be accepted from an octogenarian of Chinese ethnicity. China's elderly may be over 30% of the population in the years to come. Hopefully all the aged folks are hale and hearty to be active in the world. It would be advisable to bear in mind with the following pointers.
1. Developing an agile mind to read,think and blog as a way to balance body and brain.
2. Walking or riding a bike for exercise.
3. Seeking money as one of the essentials in life. Intellectual pursuit and spirituality may be more meaningful for one's mental health with daily prayers.
4. Enjoying aesthetics to see the beautiful things in this mundane world.
5. Trying to get up early and go to bed early as proper routine.
6. Cultivating Good thinking with a smile plus optimistic attitude.
7. Laughing often begets pleasant thoughts.
8. Loving makes life to be worth living.
9. Saying "Mea Culpa" to admit our human frailties.
10.Eating Chinese food with veggies and fruits.
Francis Shieh a.k.a. Xie Shihao, an octogenarian wishing to share way of life with readers. Blessings to all.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 11 a.m. during Yuletide. Peace on earth and Goodwill toward humankind.
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