The actor gets older; more wrinkles, grayer, and heavier. The singer gets older; those high notes are no longer reachable, that stage presence isn’t what it used to be. The newscaster gets older; the station manager wants a fresher face, a younger voice. These people live their lives in the public eye; we see them getting older and, oftentimes, pass judgment on their decline in appearance or performance. It may not be kind, but those people are getting paid to do a job, and if they can’t do it, there will be someone fresher, younger waiting in the wings to step in and fill the void.
The game of life can be cruel, but more than just a game, it can be a grueling contact sport that can leave you battered and bruised. So, if you think that life is “just a bowl of cherries,” and that rocking chair is starting to look tempting, then this message may not be for you. If, on the other hand, you are among those who aren’t ready to throw in the towel just because you’re getting a bit older, then please read on.
Career turnover, due to society’s “out with the old/in with the new” mind set, doesn’t just occur with public figures; everyday people succumb to the very same age-related scrutiny. To make matters worse, aging brings with it a host of undesirable ailments. Many problems, traditionally accepted as a natural part of the aging process, may actually be due to adult hormone deficiency. The older we get, the more our hormone levels decline. The ensuing joint pain, muscle aches, and decreased energy lead to a more sedentary lifestyle which, in turn, contributes to a steamroller affect that slowly cripples sex-drive, reduces mental sharpness, heightens |