Re: How long do you want live? 80, 90, 100? - Page 3

AARPTeri · ‎01-05-2015

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.

AARPTeri

j175531h · ‎09-14-2018

As as I am mentally and physically fit to live...of course we all desire 100 or more when possible...best to everyone!

RockyLaddo · ‎09-14-2018

I want to live as long as my family needs me. I lost my wife this year, but I have five children and eight grandchildren who often need my help. I guess you could say as long as I am relevant .

MartinG987436 · ‎06-08-2018

How long do I want to live? As long as my cat will have me, I guess. He found me at the shelter and never lets me forget it.

j175531h · ‎06-08-2018

No reason to not believe in 100...stem cells, walking everyday and plant based...

CarolS366493 · ‎06-08-2018

One hundred !

BouzianiB939798 · ‎04-08-2018

Nchalah 90 old

vashtir890949 · ‎03-21-2018

100

vashtir890949 · ‎03-21-2018

100

sc45844597 · ‎02-06-2018

I'm 77 now, and as far as I know, the oldest in our clan of the past several decades. I do feel mentally alert . I am a writer. I think writing is the thing that keeps me alert actually, and I'd like to feel that I will have at least another couple of decades to keep at it. I've kept journals for years, but have now moved on to full-scale memoirs which give me an enormous sense of having something worthwhile to do. I think that's important for any person, whatever your age, but especially as you move up into the "senior" years. Make sure you have something you absolutely love to do, and then share that with your family and trusted friends. It's definitely something to live for!

ejwo · ‎02-01-2018

Both of my parents died in their 80's: 86 and 87. In both cases, their last couple of years were marked with a sharp decline in health. In fact, both died the night before they would of moved from assisted living to the nursing home section of the retirement community where they lived. I would not be happy, i don't think, living unable to dress myself, being incontinent, needing ehlp with many ADL's. I'm 69 now and still very active and trying new activites. So, do I want to live to 90? Yes, if I can still do most activities of daily living on my own and participate in community, learning activites, But not if I'm in a nursing home having everything done for me,

maggiemaesings · ‎12-05-2017

I intend to live to 108. Thought it had a nice ring to it. Told my son that I was going to live to 108 and he said, "That's the plan!"

LadyAnne73 · ‎12-11-2017

Hi 108? WOW... What would be your plan at 108? Or should I say "What plan does your son have in mine"? If 108 "Rings" for you.. then let it "Ring"...

ANTONETTE LOUISE KEMPLEN

hw4502 · ‎10-20-2017

I wouldn’t mind reaching the 100 mark, providing I was healthy enough to enjoy it. I really love this world God created, it’s beauty and mystery, it’s people, but, to at last see the face of God, well, that’s something too.

sukilu · ‎12-05-2017

I definitely agree. At present am 83, have a new hip and minimal other issues. I think 108 as a minimum. However, if my mind disintegrates then that is another matter but I feel as though it is still working well. I appreciate every day I am here and pray I am a positive example to all whom I touch.

timb403242 · ‎10-08-2017

I'm 74. I plan to live to 94, then re-evaluate. 20 more years doesn't sound like a lot, especially now (The last 20 zoomed by.) But it may be a lot if my health deteriates.

@AARPTeri wrote:
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.

rogi2 · ‎09-19-2017

I am 71 years old. I would like to live to at least 120 years. But between now and then I am hoping for some miracles from health science to help me maintain a decent quality of life. I'll need more money, too.

sb8057066 · ‎09-18-2017

I am 62 years young but I admit I do have some aches and pains some days but to answer question I would like to retire at age 64 or sooner and to my late 80 if it's well with my God

junep998745 · ‎09-17-2017

I would like to enjoy living and contributing to life on Earth as long as I am not in continual or debilitating pain, I am mobile, and particularly as long as my mind and eyes function well. For me, that is not a number, rather, I aspire to an easy passing when the time comes to the Great Spirit, Allah, and by any other name or verballization, God.

suet531123 · ‎09-17-2017

@AARPTeri wrote:
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.

I want to live to a healthy 100plus . I believe positive expectations matter. Also important is taking charge and LEADING your life, controlling what is within your control - how you eat, exercise, and continue to learn. I focus on extending youth rather than extending old age.

ch6990 · ‎09-17-2017

I believe you can live long as you want as long as you can control how much rest that you can have.

When you have loss that control people will drawn you to worthless matters. Claiming it is a matter life of death went it is not. Stay away from people that can not respect your privacy.

You may have to choice your association carefully.

You also need to choice your carefully that demand too much overtime.

AntoinetteClarke · ‎09-16-2017

I'm shooting for a minimum of 120 and in good health, not in a nursing home.

pseaton · ‎09-16-2017

As for me it's not the quantity of life about the quality of it. As long as I am relatively if physically healthy, able to be independent, able to be mobile, and have a clear mind Reasonably good cognitive abilities then I want to live. At the point that any of the aforementioned are no longer true, then it's time for me to make the decision to stop medical intervention and allow nature to take it's natural course.

ln95232066 · ‎09-16-2017

I could not agree more! Age is just a number, not a milestone. I am doing my best to exercise regularly, foster social relationships and continue learning. Hopefully this will help in my continued physical and mental fitness!

w327774b · ‎09-22-2017

I expect to live until I'm 120. I'm in good health, very active. I can't think of anything that would stop me. My only concern is Alzheimer's. I have family history. I pray that the Lord will keep my mind. I'm trying to do what I can.

pseaton · ‎09-16-2017

As for me it's not the quantity of life about the quality of it. As long as I am relatively if physically healthy, able to be independent, able to be mobile, and have a clear mind Reasonably good cognitive abilities then I want to live. At the point that any of the aforementioned are no longer true, then it's time for me to make the decision to stop medical intervention and allow nature to take it's natural course.

janusko · ‎09-17-2017

I agree totally with this rational and ethical statement. At 78 I'm still teaching college courses, writing articles and functioning physically (not as well, I'll admit) with all medical tests on the healthy side. When I can't function anymore, I plan to join my loyal canine companions on the rainbow bridge. If they're not there, of course, I'm not going. I'll haunt classrooms in search of an inspiring lecture, at lease until my wife decides to join me.

tl5819 · ‎09-18-2017

I feel the same!! I too am 78, and altho I am wheelchair bound, I still try to contribute to my family, and my community. I support all pet sanctuaries that I can, enjoy knowing God's beautiful creatures have a little better life because of me. My "girls", two beautiful little French Poodles, wait for me across the Rainbow Bridge, and I look forward to holding them in my arms again someday. My family is kind, supportive, and loving, who could ask for more? I never married but I have raised several children who think of me as "Mom", and I think of them as my own. Whenever I make that final journey, I will be ready. I have lived the best life I could, believed in God, and treated others as I wished to be treated every day of my life. I have loved, and been loved, cared for, and been cared for, always strived to be fair, honest, and keep my integrity above all else. Few will miss me, as so many have gone before me, but what a wonderful day it will be to see my parents, my siblngs, my children, my friends, and my girls once again.

j723465w · ‎09-16-2017

That question is impossible to answer without a functional crystal ball. Right now, I consider myself a healthy, slightly overweight, cognitively intact 69 year old female. My life consists of endless obligations since my husband is in a Nursing facility with a rare form of dementia (age 82). I must sell my home in order to survive financially, as well as having no help with up-keep of the property. Our only son and grandchild live 2,000 miles away. My friends have their own lives and problems. How long do I want to live "like this?" Probably until I get to the point where I can no longer handle my own affairs, and by then maybe science will stop trying to prolong life in years rather than in quality!!

pt51411489 · ‎09-15-2017

I'm a very active healthy 62 year old now. I'm was widowed at 54 but I am in a long term relationship with a lovely man. Everyone in my family lives in their 90's. It seems that the women in my family stay cognitively sharp and healthy until they have one big heart attack. The men seem to suffer from dementia. I don't want to live like that at all. I would rather be healthy and live less then end up in a nursing facility with dementia.

p352161k · ‎09-15-2017

If I could ever get my heath in order, I wouldn't mind living to a nice "young" age of maybe 90-95. I am insulent intolerent, have high blood pressure, and high cholestrol. And by medical standards I am obesse. Unless I can get this all under control, I can't see myself living past retirement. I am 62 years "young" now, my dad passed away at age 67, 32 years ago. My sweet momma just passed this past August. She was 95 years young, but had demencia in her last year. So, at this point, I will take what the Good Lord gives me...

@AARPTeri wrote:
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.