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January 5, 2015

How long do you want live? 80, 90, 100?

  • January 5, 2015
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Do you have a number in mind? Do you want to live to be 80, 90 or 100? How about 115 or 120?

Do you think it matters what your expectations are? I do. I think if you expect to live a long healthy life, your chances of doing so are greater.

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    marjiednc
    Contributor ⭐
    June 30, 2017

    For me I think 80 would be a good age.  I'm 60 right now and I think another 20 years would see me through what I want to do.  I may change my mind later if I stay in good health, have a good mind, and stay active.

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      sukilu
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      June 30, 2017
      I'm 82 and want at least 10 more years, possibly 20 if I'm not senile or disabled.
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        l406974p
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        June 30, 2017

        I'm 66.  When I was a young child, it somehow came to me that I was going to live to be 93.  I didn't question how I got the info - I was young (maybe 8), & with the simple faith of a child, believed it came from God.  Although somewhat overweight, & dealing for 20 years with fibromyalgia, I'm otherwise healthy & continue to work.  Genetics are on my side.  So I still believe 93 is my number. I would be even more pleased about that if I had not been widowed at 64.  I hope to find my last love to share these last decades on earth with me.  More fun that way!

        Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them, and then you destroy yourself.” - Richard Nixon
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          Louise7313
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          July 1, 2017

          I met my current Significant Other when I was 75, a year and a half after my husband of 26 years had passed away.  I'm 77 now and S O and I are still going strong!  There is life even when you are three quarters of a century old!  One of the secrets is to keep your body moving.  I am still Rock n Roll dancing at S O's band gigs.

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            nb78488063
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            June 30, 2017

            It's not about a particular number, much more about where I'm at health-wise as I get older. If you've got nothing going on from the neck up, what's the point?

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              g28834s
              Contributor ⭐
              June 30, 2017

              No longer than I'm supposed to. I've had a good life, so let'er rip.

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                ap34487618
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                June 30, 2017

                I am not wedded to a number. If I begin to fail physically or mentally, I hope I drop off my perch.

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                  mt25078420
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                  July 3, 2017

                  I love life now at 63 and if I could stay as healthy and active as I am now I would want to live forever.  However, if I can't enjoy life  and be daily grateful for all that I have then it will be time to leave.

                   

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                    sbedingfield
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                    September 7, 2017

                    I agree. I am 62, and I feel 25. Can't imagine checking out for many many years to come. 

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                      b479055d
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                      July 2, 2017

                      90 would be good.

                        ManicProgressive
                        ManicProgressive
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                        July 3, 2017

                        80 for me, but I'm 50 now.  Ask again whem I'm 75.   😄

                         

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                          ds17489317
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                          July 8, 2017

                          As long as I can remain useful, independent and relatively pain -free. Much of that depends upon Social Security and Medicare, so it is not age-related. It is Trump-(lack-of )-care related.

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                            FiatKid55
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                            July 13, 2017

                            As many comments before, as long as I'm relatively healthy, maintain my hearing and eyesight and can enjoy daily life.

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                              kjcats
                              Contributor ⭐
                              July 13, 2017

                              I don't want to pick a specific age.  I'm 70 now and in good health, so as long as that remains true, and I'm able to live a meaningful life, I want to keep going.

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                                SVoiland89
                                Contributor ⭐
                                July 13, 2017

                                Ditto most of above. As long as I'm productive, contributive, and not a burden to my children or society, I'll go for 100 and beat my Mom, who passed from this level at 98.

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