At What Age Do You Think You'll Live To Be ?

Question

Hopefully this isn't a morbib question. I'm am currently 54 but I've picked my cut off age of 92. Don't know why, it just sounded like a nice round number. Yeh, I know. It's really not up to me.

"Rose" - I hope you do too. I'll say a prayer for you.

Answer 1

My great-grandmother lived to be 93, and my grandmother lived to be 98. Both of these women endured harsh living conditions that required long hours of manual labor. Given that my family has good youthfulness and longevity genes, as well as a far healthier lifestyle, I see no reason that I cannot live to well over 100.
I have often considered the social, technological, and cultural changes that both my great-grandmother and my grandmother witnessed through their lives. Too, having had two near-death experiences, I understand that the will to live is a critical factor in longevity. Whether we are motivated to live long lives may be as important, if not moreso, than our lifestyle choices and genetic predisposition to do so.

Answer 2

I have the records on my ancestors going back to the Eleventh Century A.D. There are no male ancestors of mine who died of natural causes before the age of 80. My paternal grandfather died at the age of 105 after being run over by a horse and carriage.
If genetics are the real "trump card" in determining longevity, I figure I might make it past 80 as well. I weigh the same as when I first enlisted fifty years ago. I'm active as I approach my 69th birthday. And I am prepared to follow the admonition of Dylan Thomas by refusing to "go gentle into that good night".

Answer 3

I am 56, so I like the number 88, but I am sure when I approach that age, I will move it up to 110. As long as you are in reasonably good health, why not plan on breaking the record for the oldest living person?

Answer 4

I always said God could take me anytime after my children
were independent of me.
Well that happened years ago - Im 64, Now I just would like to stay around to watch my grandchildren grow up.
My dad and mum were 70 and 76 respectivley when they died so I may have 6 or 12 years if I take after them.
I am hoping for longer though. Just hope I stay fit and well
if I can't look after myself I don't want to be here. I couldn't stand being a burden to my kids.

Answer 5

My grandfather said that when he turned 71 he should be tied to a tree and shot. I think he lived to be 74, without being shot. Longevity does not run in my family, but I haven't given any thought to my cut off date yet. It seems that somewhere between 70 and 80 is the norm for us.

Answer 6

I am only 22 but I hope to live to about 80-85. But I feel that I wont make it much past 65 or 70.

Answer 7

Currently, hubby and I are 61 and foreseeing a future where we can reasonably expect to reach our late 80's before we depart this life.
Long life on both sides of his and my families leads us to the notion that since we take better care of ourselves, and are disease free, and feeling pretty doggone good, then we should be able to reach that age (Lord willing) minimally and possibly the 90's who knows. We sure hope so anyway.

Answer 8

I will live for as long as I am able. I hope it is for a long time.

I hope I will be content to go when my body is ready. I have known a few people who have died and it is my observation that there comes a time when people say" I've had enough pain etc" and seem to let go of the struggle.


Others will say" I am content to go now" and they too loosen their ties and die peacefully, I want to go like that at whatever age.

People who make these thoughts known, allow others to also let them die in peace. It seems to bring tranquility.

Answer 9

I'd like to be shot by a jealous husband at 90, but I realistically think my cut off age will be 75. I'm basing that on my parents' ages when they died and my own bad habits.

Answer 10

If I live to 90 I will be happy. Then I will think about picking a cut off age. LOL