Dr. Kiran Rabheru, geriatric psychiatrist, helped stop the World Health Organization from designating "old age" as an illness. In the passage screenshotted below, he gives his "Rule of 20s" prescription for extending your "healthspan," the length of quality, healthy living. Full text in alt. - ThreadSky

drdind.bsky.social • 30 days ago

Dr. Kiran Rabheru, geriatric psychiatrist, helped stop the World Health Organization from designating "old age" as an illness. In the passage screenshotted below, he gives his "Rule of 20s" prescription for extending your "healthspan," the length of quality, healthy living.

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mommamia.bsky.social•30 days ago

Thank you so much for sharing!

judymccarthy.bsky.social•30 days ago

Thank you💙

moochcalucci.bsky.social•30 days ago

Well, that really would have been an odd thing to do. Because how do you determine exactly when old age starts?

nocturne9.bsky.social•30 days ago

I'm almost 77, recently retired UX designer. My PCP is at the local Senior Health Clinic. Last year around this time I told her, "well I guess I'm elderly now." She laughed and said, believe me, YOU are not elderly. I like this 20s rule. Socializing is the hard part, but I do prefer living alone.

muffinmom14.bsky.social•29 days ago

Look for classes for seniors or clubs in your area! I teach at a community college and we have an entire department full of free classes specifically for older adults. Great way to socialize and keep your brain active! :-)

nocturne9.bsky.social•29 days ago

Thanks. My brain is pretty active. I work remotely, pro bono at this point, on a blockchain software startup. I'm actually thinking about teaching design classes again. I guess I haven't considered this as socializing, but it is.

25-oclock.bsky.social•30 days ago

📌

bbrooks1.bsky.social•30 days ago

Do dogs count when it comes to smiling and socializing?

librerica.bsky.social•30 days ago

I would think that would count double because of the rush of feel-good chemicals caused by saying hi to random dogs.

muffinmom14.bsky.social•29 days ago

These are principles lived by people around the world in 'blue zones' where people live much longer, on average. Socialization, community, activity, and joy are huge factors in living well and living longer.