Healing at 75

Twelve days after my ski collision, I’ve been healing a lot, but I’m still hurting and it’s taking more time than I had anticipated. 

The very worst has been for me to find the right spot in bed and also to buckle my ski boots and get out of them when I hit the slopes, but with the help of my daughter and current ski companion, the latter has been much easier, particularly when the temperature are warmer. 

Of course, I realize that as I continue to age, many of my body functions become less efficient—including my ability to heal from injuries. This is associated with reduced muscle stem cell function and decreased quantities of muscle stem cells. This means that healing after injury is much slower, thus good for cultivating patience in general. 

So my take-away at this point in my (still) active career is to refrain from getting hurt and be more prudent, but that a lot easier said than done!