Soundness of Body? Soundness of Mind?

[formerlyfb]

I had a wonderful lunch yesterday with my sister, two cousins and an aunt.  We sat around the restaurant table eating rusticky Italian food and just talking for hours.  All 5 of us are women of a "certain age."  Middle age, although Kat would disagree-she says that she is old.  I suppose once you are 60 or older you are allowed to hold your own

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[tanith_astlik]

Since I haven't seen a GP or GYN in years, I think I'm qualified to answer. It could be that their doctors found things during physicals, what with blood work and all; or that your more affluent family members can afford to go see a doctor when they get something we might consider relatively minor (i.e., the flu -- unless there are nasty complications). Many relatively minor illnesses resolve on their own, it's just the hidden ones that creep up behind you and say boo. Oh and there are the usual signs of aging, such as creakiness in the joints. With some people, it's more severe. I'm more of a use it or lose it kind of person now that I've reached a "certain age." ;) I'm ignoring the creakiness and doing what I have to do anyway.

[formerlyfb]

I do see my GP and GYN yearly, so I'm pretty sure that if there was anything that came to their attention, I would know about it. But there does seem to be something societal/social class about it. The number of specialists (who, of course then treat for the issues that they specialize in) that my sister (for example) sees is remarkable. And all necessary, according to her GP. There is no "wait and see" for any issue, whereas (for my GP, at least) that is the modus operandi. So I am leaning towards "I am just more healthy" because to consider the alternative means that 1. my healthcare is (while expensive for where I live) substandard, and 2. I am dooming myself to more expensive care down the road.