Scientists, doctors, and even stock experts are telling us that it is quite likely that we will live to old age. Live to be 100 years old is considered to be something that will not be unusual in the not too distant future. Scientists and doctors are talking about scientific discoveries and medical miracles that make life longer quite possible. The so-called stock analysts who try to get others to buy stocks they recommend are travel cards companies producing life extending products that have become widespread.
Many years ago when my daughter was in kindergarten, she and I visited regularly older friend named Sarah. We did not know Sarah before our visits to her, but we had asked the staff at the local nursing home to allocate us someone who could use a visit. Sarah had never married because she said she had a health condition that would not allow her to have children so she made an oath not to marry. She was a retired teacher who had no close relatives left as far as she knew. Sarah was relatively good health and had a good outlook on life, but she lamented the fact that many residents in the facility have a bad quality of life. They rarely had visitors and was lonely. They were miserable with their health and mental health problems. They just wanted to die.
Japanese Americans who were unjustly imprisoned in camps during World War II for no reason than their ethnic heritage facing an uncertain future. The older generation seemed to suffer the most as they lose their livelihoods and their purpose for life. They had a difficult time to prepare and plan for the future, which looked very bleak. Getting through each day was turned away. Depression was a problem. Trying to stay active and keep their minds alert was concern.
Living to old age can be a good thing if accompanied by good health and good mind. People who live to 100 but still be awake and able to enjoy a measure of happiness in their lives can be envied. If health and mental problems the aging years to be one added to the equation, old age could be undesirable.
Since live longer be given for people living today, it behooves us to take better care of our body and mind in order to enjoy life in the future. Obesity can cause many health problems such as heart attacks, diabetes, and all kinds of issues that can cause discomfort in the body. Watch what one eats and get an adequate amount of exercise would be beneficial for everyone. Health and nutrition are important. Keeping people active mind will help.
There are many anti-aging products developed and sold that are beneficial for the body. Whether a person can believe all advertising claims is questionable, but some products may be of value. The best type of advertising is often word of mouth. If a friend or neighbor tells you that something works well for them, it may be worth exploring. Many such products are sold through MLM (Multi-level marketing or network marketing) that comes the opportunity to earn money by sharing them with others, but cheaper alternatives can usually be found in stores.
With the prospect of living a longer life is quite possible and may not be able to avoid, it would be of value to incorporate into our lives means to make a living but fun living to old age. To make the most of life is good at any age.