This is the 699th most frequent Russian word.
годам
The Russian word "годам" is the dative plural form of "год" (year), meaning "to the years" or "for the years" in English.
In this sentence, "годам" is used in the Dative case to denote "one's years" while referring to age or the process of aging.
Он шел своим годам, придерживаясь здорового образа жизни.
He was aging gracefully, maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Here, "годам" is used in the Dative case to imply the time of the year, specifically indicating 'autumn years' metaphorically.
Эти деревья особенно красивы к осенним годам.
These trees are especially beautiful in the autumn years.
In this context, "годам" in the Dative case relates to specific years, signifying a timeframe during her youth.