What changes happen in your 50s?What do you expect in this
decade? We all age at a different pace and our lifestyle does
make a difference but there are some common changes in our
physical and mental health in our 50s. By: Mary Krueger, Douglas
County Senior Coordinator, Alexandria Echo Press What do you
expect in this decade? We all age at a different pace and our
lifestyle does make a difference but there are some common
changes in our physical and mental health in our 50s. The good
news about our skin is the likelihood of getting an outbreak of
acne is greatly reduced. Our skin is getting drier and blemishes
are less common. On the other hand, the loss of muscle, bone and
fat under the skin, along with changes in collagen and elastin,
are making fine lines and wrinkles more noticeable. You may also
notice age spots and skin tags. Our senses of taste, smell and
touch remain mostly intact, but you will probably need reading
glasses. The lenses in our eyes stiffen, making it harder to
focus up close. You also