at the age of 65 and over

 What are five things senior citizens should not do at the age of 65 and over?

NEVER turn a couch potato. Get out , breathe fresh air, walk around the block, flex the limbs to keep oneself agile and mind sharp.

NEVER stop learning. Never think you are too old for latest technology, so learning how to WA , read emails, surf the internet, search for info on the internet and the basic use of the mobile phone are some of the most basic things senior citizens should learn to do in order to keep abreast of the real happenings of the world.

NEVER dress in clothing only suitable for younger people , worse still, for teens. One over the rope age should look clean, neat, decent and while it is very important NOT to look frumpy, dull and antiquated, it is really a pain to the eyes if one is plump, with loose skins and love handles or too wrinkly to dress in spaghetti straps; see-throughs; (super) mini skirts; clingy tops ; midriffs, Cosplay attire etc. You would not look cute or transposed back to your heyday but will look pathetic and a pain to people’s eyes.

NEVER volunteer to babysit babies , toddlers or any sort of grandkids that your family members ask you to do. You have done your fair share of babysitting, parenting, feeding and changing nappies…those who are parents should take up the act & responsibility as their roles require. It is okay if you are very very willing to do it, but not an obligation. You owe your children nothing after they are fully grown and left the nest.

NEVER stop what you love doing e.g. reading, swimming, hiking, meeting friends, exercising, eating at good restaurants, watching movies, travelling, drinking good wine, wearing nice clothes that are age appropriate so you look elegant, decent, clean.

allow me to add — NEVER neglect personal hygiene cos it is revolting to smell old age, stale and mildew. NEVER forget to visit your dentist cos oral hygiene is so very important.

NEVER forget to seize the day and enjoy each day as a new day dawns.