I’m Almost 50 And Will Work Forever: Am I Afraid of Developing Dementia?

<p>I don&rsquo;t think of myself as old. That said, I am approaching 50.</p> <p>I often feel like a child in a near 50-year old&rsquo;s body. Sometimes I look at myself in the mirror and, say, holy shit, I can&rsquo;t believe I&rsquo;m almost 50. Add to that the fact that I have a daughter who will turn 20 this year and it all almost feels surreal.</p> <p>While I don&rsquo;t consider myself old, relatively speaking I am.</p> <p>Relative to my daughter. Relative to how old I was at age 30, 40 and even 45. Relative to lots of things.</p> <p>I make this distinction because, on one hand, age is but a number and I don&rsquo;t consider myself old. This is key to staying excited and engaged and ensuring act two of your life is full of new experiences, big plans and fun adventures.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/crows-feet/im-almost-50-and-will-work-forever-am-i-afraid-of-developing-dementia-54ec806c7f76"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>