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Old 09-05-2025 | 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by hockeypilot44
My dad was the exact same as you. Played hockey, golfed, lifted weights, etc. into late 60’s. Retired at mandatory age of 65. He was diagnosed with brain cancer at 70. He aged 10 years in the last year and is now 71 and looks 71. Now he can’t do much. At 69 years old, he looked like he was in his 50’s. Aging happens differently for different people, but it doesn’t happen linear.

My point is you might not be as well off as you think at 67 or 70. It sounds like you’re doing well now. Enjoy it.
All the best to your Dad, Hockey.
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