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d="c291">Yes, I agree, some 75 years old are in the prime of their lives; they bond by singing the age is just a number slogan.My sister happens to be one of them.She has outlived two husbands, and her new boyfriend is 29 years her junior. At 77, she is on a new chapter of her life and couldn't be happier.Her reasoning and mine might not be aligned, but I'm happy she found what makes her happy.I know many others, some of whom are Medium writers, who seem to enjoy life at 75 and beyond. One who readily comes to mind is <a href="undefined">James Frank Sanders</a>. At 96, James is a source of inspiration and sometimes has me second-guessing my magical wish.But there aren't many James out there. He's exceptional.Trusted Macrotrends that have been tracking and recording life expectancy data in the United States since 1950 show 79.05 years as the life expectancy for 2022. A 0.08% increase from 2021.But I've seen up close and experienced some older folks living longer than 80 years old. Unfortunately, their quality of life declined soon after 75 and suddenly into a downhill spiral. Diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart conditions, and high blood pressure are just some illnesses that make life less enjoyable. In addition, they wake up to lonely days.Society, including ours, is not always kind to old folks.Have we become a burden by growing old?Sadly, many older folks are left to die in nursing homes, abandoned by their children — the babies they spend the best years of their lives nurturing, forgetting their p

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arents' love and sacrifices. In their golden years, moms and dads are surrounded by strangers/caregivers, robbed of the joy of seeing the familiar faces they once knew. In contrast, their grown children selfishly tend to their own lives.Some cases are exceptional. Growing old takes a toll on everyone involved.But for God's sake, find the time to visit your aging parents, whether they're still living in their homes or a facility. Don't desert your parents or deny them the comfort and care they need when they grow old. Instead, show them the love that reassures them that you're there for them to the end.I have no life-threatening diseases. Unfortunately, I have no control over unforeseen circumstances, but many will choose life over death any day, even in less desirable living situations. The unknown is scary, so even older folks hang on to what they know — Life.We can make wishes, but we have no control over how long we live or when we die.<h2 id="ab81">I implore children to show love to their aging parents. They didn't intentionally bring the problems associated with growing old on themselves. Show them the love they need and deserve, especially those living with the dreaded Alzheimer's — they might not recognize your presence but being there is the right thing to do. You never know when your company might trigger a memory, they will cherish it before they expire.</h2>So, however long my time on this earth — be it now, five, ten, or twenty-five years later, I hope my loved ones will understand why I chose 75 as my magic number to die.What are your thoughts on aging? Tell me about them in the comment.</article></body>

I Only Want To Live Till The Age of 75

And here's my reason.

There is no need for a suicide watch.

But seventy-five years is how long I want to live.

I may not count down the numbers, or I could outlive the three scores ten allotted to men and five years extra I've bargained with myself.

Albeit, it's wishful thinking. It's not for me to decide how long I live or when I die.

But should I have it my way, I have 23 years and one day left as of today.

Thoughts of spending time with my future grandchildren are among the long list of things I look forward to enjoying. But looking at today's generation, I must prepare myself for disappointing surprises. Grown children, teens, and adolescents, seldomly want to be around older folks these days.

It's a reality I must condition my mind to accept as I grow older.

Today, I live life with gratitude, treasure every moment with my son, and hope to impact as many lives as long as possible positively.

But I'm not lying; getting old scares the hell out of me.

I hear you

“Donnette you're out of your freaking mind. I’m 75 and feel fantastic — I’m living the best years of my life”.

Yes, I agree, some 75 years old are in the prime of their lives; they bond by singing the age is just a number slogan.

My sister happens to be one of them.

She has outlived two husbands, and her new boyfriend is 29 years her junior. At 77, she is on a new chapter of her life and couldn't be happier.

Her reasoning and mine might not be aligned, but I'm happy she found what makes her happy.

I know many others, some of whom are Medium writers, who seem to enjoy life at 75 and beyond. One who readily comes to mind is James Frank Sanders. At 96, James is a source of inspiration and sometimes has me second-guessing my magical wish.

But there aren't many James out there. He's exceptional.

Trusted Macrotrends that have been tracking and recording life expectancy data in the United States since 1950 show 79.05 years as the life expectancy for 2022. A 0.08% increase from 2021.

But I've seen up close and experienced some older folks living longer than 80 years old. Unfortunately, their quality of life declined soon after 75 and suddenly into a downhill spiral. Diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart conditions, and high blood pressure are just some illnesses that make life less enjoyable. In addition, they wake up to lonely days.

Society, including ours, is not always kind to old folks.

Have we become a burden by growing old?

Sadly, many older folks are left to die in nursing homes, abandoned by their children — the babies they spend the best years of their lives nurturing, forgetting their parents' love and sacrifices. In their golden years, moms and dads are surrounded by strangers/caregivers, robbed of the joy of seeing the familiar faces they once knew. In contrast, their grown children selfishly tend to their own lives.

Some cases are exceptional. Growing old takes a toll on everyone involved.

But for God's sake, find the time to visit your aging parents, whether they're still living in their homes or a facility. Don't desert your parents or deny them the comfort and care they need when they grow old. Instead, show them the love that reassures them that you're there for them to the end.

I have no life-threatening diseases. Unfortunately, I have no control over unforeseen circumstances, but many will choose life over death any day, even in less desirable living situations. The unknown is scary, so even older folks hang on to what they know — Life.

We can make wishes, but we have no control over how long we live or when we die.

I implore children to show love to their aging parents. They didn't intentionally bring the problems associated with growing old on themselves. Show them the love they need and deserve, especially those living with the dreaded Alzheimer's — they might not recognize your presence but being there is the right thing to do. You never know when your company might trigger a memory, they will cherish it before they expire.

So, however long my time on this earth — be it now, five, ten, or twenty-five years later, I hope my loved ones will understand why I chose 75 as my magic number to die.

What are your thoughts on aging? Tell me about them in the comment.