AGING WITH RLS: THE LADY IN THE PURPLE HAT
We’re all getting older. This is a shared human experience – whether we want it or not. Caring for my grandmother as she gently floated to the magnificent age of 98 and two thirds, I became aware that older people seem to be more exaggerated versions of their younger selves.
If they were generous, the generosity blossomed. If they were bitter, the bitterness thrived. But the same was true for physical ailments – creaky knees needed more oiling, labouring lungs needed more inflation. I believe the same is true for restless legs syndrome (RLS). Aging does us no favours when it comes to twitchy legs.
Aging with RLS
There is a beautiful piece of prose called “The Lady in the Purple Hat” by Erma Bombeck, which eloquently describes the evolution of body image and aging in women. But I think with a little bit of over-generalisation, it can be adapted for RLS – for men and women alike.
To continue reading please visit:
https://restlesslegssyndrome.sleep-disorders.net/living/aging/
Image and links courtesy of Health Union and restlegssyndrome.sleep-disorders.net
