Between the ages of 65 and 85: if you can still do these 5 things on your own, you’re stronger than you think

2. Only go out to shop or run errands

Leaving home, walking down the street, shopping, or completing a procedure involves much more than just getting around.

It also requires:

• orientation
• memory
• decision making
• attention to the environment

When someone between 65 and 85 years old can do it without help, it shows that their mind is still active and their ability to adapt is intact