Q: When you're aware of the changes typical in an aging body, you'll be more likely to face these changes with resilience. There are steps that you can take to limit the impact of many age-related physical changes, but others just require adaptations. Your eyes may experience difficulty focusing on things that are close to you. This change in your eyes typically takes place between the ages of 40 50. Reading glasses can usually help fix this. The good news is that your long-distance vision may improve! You might to notice that you have a hard time hearing people talking in crowded settings, and may not hear high frequencies. Hearing aids used to be clunky appliances, but newer models are hardly visible at all. Many people start to have problems with bladder control as they age. Fortunately, improvements in the quality of absorbent undergarments mean that you can continue to stay active despite bladder challenges. Your bones are likely to weaken, and your muscles may lose strength and flexibility. There are still ways to stay active, including yoga, adaptive yoga, swimming, and walking. Your heart rate and metabolism are likely to slow down, which may lead to heart-related problems. Talk to your doctor about how to best care for your heart health. Many people find that their memory functions less efficiently than it did when they were younger. It might take longer to find the right word for something, or to recall where you put your glasses. It might feel harder to learn new things. These are not necessarily signs of impairment, however. Studies have shown that older people may just take longer to complete complex activities, and may even improve in some areas of mental ability. Memory changes can sometimes be symptoms of other health conditions, a side effect of medications, or a result of emotional problems such as stress, anxiety, or depression. More serious memory problems include Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and dementia, including Alzheimer's Disease and Vascular Dementia. If you're concerned about changes in your memory, talk to your healthcare practitioner. One of the most practical ways to address fears is to make plans. If you're fearful of aging, not thinking about aging is one of the worst things you could do. Instead of hiding from your fears, find out what you can expect and make plans for handling it. Doing advance care planning and making legal arrangements for your end-of-life care is a practical step to take at any age. If you know what to expect as you age, chances are it will seem a lot less overwhelming. Making plans includes planning for travel, entertainment, and new hobbies. Recognizing that you'll have an opportunity to do new things may help you think more positively about aging. You'll want to save money for your retirement, whether through your employer or on your own. If you already have a pension, a 401-K, a Individual Retirement Account (IRA), or another financial plan for retirement, learn how to invest it wisely. Talking to a financial planner can help you make plans that will maximize your benefits. Getting a sense of your own financial needs during retirement will help you make effective plans.
A: Learn about changes in your physical body. Expect changes in your memory. Plan for your future. Set up a retirement fund.

Article: An unusual smell may be one of the only warning signs that you are being exposed to a gas attack. Although not all toxic gases have a unique scent, many do. Look for a discolored cloud in the air. This cloud might dissipate quickly or appear to linger in the air. As soon as you've smelled the gas' scent, it means that you've been exposed. You'll need to take immediate action to limit or counter the effects of the gas. Sulfur mustard gas can be odorless or smell like mustard or onions. Chlorine gas often has a pineapple, pepper, or bleach scent. Sulfur mustard gas can appear brown or yellow in the air. However, it can also be clear and invisible to the naked eye, like sarin gas. If you smell or see gas in the air, leave the building space as quickly as possible. Your goal should be to get to fresh air because staying inside will only expose you to a concentrated amount of the gas. If necessary, climb out of a nearby window and stay outside until help arrives. Take the path to exit the building that appears to dodge any clouds or concentrations of the gas, if visible. Bring any pets or family members inside as well. If you see neighbors or other people outside, yell for them to seek shelter immediately. Do not try to outrun a cloud of gas in your car or on foot, as you could get overtaken with no shelter options. Staying outdoors will expose you to a higher concentration of the gas. Moving indoors will not provide complete protection from the gas, but it will minimize your exposure until you can get help. If you are outdoors and indoor shelter isn't available, try to get to higher ground. Most chemical gases will sink to the ground, so being higher up will lessen your exposure. Close any doors or windows. Close all air vents and shut off your air conditioning or heating units. Shut any fireplace dampers or any other open spaces that lead to the outside. The goal here is to block off any and all openings that will allow the gas to move from outside to indoors. These actions will help to keep your indoor air as uncontaminated as possible. Once you are inside, make your way to the smallest room with the fewest windows or least access outdoors. Use spare fabric, plastic, or any other available material to block off the edges of the doorframe, especially concentrating on the gap at the bottom. If you have duct tape, apply it to the edges of the door and any windows. Although it isn't always 100% effective, moving to a small, isolated space can improve the quality of air that you'll breathe during a gas attack.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
React right away if you smell or see toxic gases. Exit the building if you detect gas inside. Seek shelter indoors if you see signs of gas outside. Cut your indoor space off from outside exposure. Go to the most isolated room indoors.

Q: Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and quality sleep all contribute to a greater sense of overall wellbeing, increased resilience, and higher self-esteem. Adopt a healthy lifestyle to better cope with current adversity and inoculate yourself against future adversity. Always start new exercise routines gradually to prevent injury and speak with your doctor first. Regularly acknowledging all you have to be grateful for will promote an ongoing positive perspective. A positive attitude will help you tackle future problems and prevent you from feeling overwhelmed. Spend 10-15 minutes a day thinking about what you're grateful for. Having people to turn to in your times of adversity will provide comfort and support. Developing a support system before you are in need will make it easier to engage those resources when the time comes. Pay frequent attention to friends and family to keep those relationships healthy. Schedule regular phone calls and dates to maintain and strengthen connections.
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Take care of your physical health. Start a gratitude journal. Nourish your support system.