OMG. Are you for real? We are talking about ageing. This is how it works.
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Does someone who is 100 years old appear healthy?
That is your argument essentially and I don't entirely agree.
Yes! Sometimes. If you met our 105 year old gentleman, you would have no idea he was that old. He is mentally as sharp as a tack - easily the most mentally agile resident in our home. He is on a couple of medications but has no major, serious “illnesses or conditions.” He is probably healthier than most of us. But his body is physically declining simply because it is now 105 years old! He’s not sick. He’s just dying - as are we all.
I honestly don’t know how to better explain this to you. Old age does not automatically equal “unhealthy.”
That's great. but his physical health is poor.
Maybe he could work again if the physical issues were solved (assuming the world is perfect).
Fair enough.. the point here is that there's maybe more effective things to do than throwing $millions per person at the end of life.
I have found through life as you get older your views and opinions change greatly:)
Can you exercise often in a rest home?
It's probably essential to maintain good health and function especially at an older age.