So, how long you like to live.

[still kicking]

I am 77 now and I wonder how long I will live? What about you? Have you ever thought about it? I know a lot of you guys live in LOS but some of you are not. My family has a long living history.

my sister will turn 87 now my mother past a way at 97 and from memory my granddad made it to 113 but as you all know time and years keeping was not correct at that time. 

I will be in a wheelchair verry soon since I had 2 broken ankles and have difficult to walk long distance. So if you get cancer or dementia or any other incurable sickness would you love to live longer 

or prefer  Voluntary assisted dying?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[cranki]

I hope to make it to your age!!!  Not so sure I'll make it though.... 

[London Lowf]

1 hour ago, still kicking said:

Voluntary assisted dying?

 

I reckon that 80 years will be more than enough for me, and I hope that I have the balls to jump the gun and avoid an empty and painful finish. My father is 95 and in rapid decline - I do not want to end up like him.

 

I'm in my early seventies and there are increasingly activities that I can no longer do - I used to enjoy playing squash, mountain biking and going to the gym - I used to do one every day.

 

I still enjoy riding my scooter but realise that I'm not as sharp as I used to be. I have occasional sex but, when that becomes too much hassle, then there's not much left - beer, food, weed?

 

 

 

[scubascuba3]

Around 80 is a good target, 50% of people over 85 have dementia, I'd pull the plug if any signs of serious illness, dementia, Parkinson's etc

[AlexRich]

I wouldn’t put a number on it, as that doesn’t make sense. I’d like to live as long as my mind is sharp and I have good physical capability. I wouldn’t like to live with advanced dementia. 
 

Life is a gift, we should try to make the most of it for as long as we can. I was queuing for my first covid jab in the Sun when an old man and his daughter walked to the front of the queue. The lady explained that her father couldn’t stay out in the Sun on account of being 103 years old. His mind was clear and he was in very good physical condition. It shows you what is possible. 

[georgegeorgia]

A very beautiful post 

[fredwiggy]

I have many things I still want to do, a bucket list, that I couldn't accomplish as I was, and still am, raising children, so I'd like to go as long as possible. Genetics is part of longevity and my parents made it to 84 (mom) and 79 (dad), but dad smoked 3 packs a day for over 60 years so he probably shortened his time. My brother passed at 67 from a heart attack due to diabetes, so one never knows. You can only do your best to combat illnesses. Dementia isn't in our lineage, and it only affects about 33% of those over 80, so that shouldn't be a problem. I do what it suggests to combat dementia, but again, you never know.

[OneMoreFarang]

< 80 is good enough for me.

It seems many people lose their minds, more or less, when they are over 70.

I don't know how they feel themselves about their state, but for others around them it is often bad.

I don't want to be one in that category.

And yes, I am aware that there are also many old people whose mind still works fine.

[BritManToo]

I'm OK with 70 (nearly 69 now), don't really want to live in the 'falling apart' time.

Nothing more I really want to do, nothing more I really want.

Happy enough as I am currently.

[ignis]

How long will you live is a good question

 

As I get older 74 now, appear to be getting slower, can fall asleep anytime day or night

more of a effort to do what used to be simple things,  but still wake up every morning so will see

 

My Mother, her brother and sister all died in their early 40's 3 cousins died in their 50's, my Father + grandfather made it to 80.

 

Thai Friend in the Village. he and his wife early 60's his Father 95 + his wife 94 both diabetic  but very well, there are 5 others live with their Son/Daughter in the Village in there 80's

[henryford1958]

My father lived to 89 but for the last 9 years was ga ga in a nursing home. Assume 80 is the max good age.

[FolkGuitar]

Life is good in my old age!
My goal is to be still riding motorcycles at 85. I'm 78 now and ride every day, but I do feel the difference in mental agility and reaction time. I'm still active in my sports 3-4 times a week but can see the writing on the wall.
My health took a big hit two years ago, and my body still feels it. Because of that, I no longer feel 'young.'

 

I've lived a life rich enough for 5 men. If I die tomorrow there will be none who can say I haven't lived. That said, I do NOT intend to put up with any long-drawn-out lingering slow deaths.

 

My father got sick at 65, bedridden by 70, but hung on for another 12 years draining money and life energy from my mother trying to care for him.

I've already made my plans for a quick and easy departure when needed. I don't want to put my wife and son through what my mother and so many others have had to deal with. For that matter, I don't want to deal with what so many others have had to deal with... When it's time, it's time.
 

[Celsius]

So much doom and gloom from the guys apparently livin' the dream in Thailand.

 

I don't think Paul McCartney is ready to die....

 

 

 

 

[georgegeorgia]

Live in the reality 

If your 80 for most of you ,5 years , you may go a bit longer 

In reality it's your last days 

[pomchop]

80 sounds really old until you are 78 or so...then if you are still in decent health, which i seem to be, you may well start having thoughts of gee maybe i have another ten years or so left of decent health? 

 

I am amazed i didn't have a heart attack in my 40's when i worked all the time with high levels of stress jobs, lived on two to three packs of cigs and way too much coffee every day...then finally wised up about 52, retired to Thailand, basically ended cigs excess coffee and loads of stress. 

 

I do now get a lot of tests every year back in usa where i have insurance to cover most anything.  So far i have had no major problems and get annual checkups to hopefully deal with any issues early...and so far  all the numbers are normal to good. It is a good feeling when results come back with no apparent problems...but every year i seem to hold my breath waiting for results as I recognize that I am indeed on a   downslope and so far have been very fortunate to dodge a lot of the issues that have already gotten a lot of friends.  I watch lots and lots of old friends who are in horrible shape..or dead.. at age 70 with all kinds of problems and comparatively  I have very little to complain about. 

 

Bottom line is it is all about health.    But you also realize that can change and no matter test results they may  not always identify stuff that may be lurking.  

 

As i get older I do find that my daily exercise/swimming as well as keeping the mind active by lot of reading and trying to learn more thai seem to be even more important.  All the nonsense that I used to be concerned with especially more more $$ more more stuff etc is not much of a gauge of success.  Would you rather be rich and sick or just ok financially and healthy?  I suspect most would choose health.

 

How long do I want to live?  As long as I retain my mental and physical good /decent health.  How long is that?  If i had a crystal ball i would have won the billion dollar lottery decades ago and i could be old rich and healthy.

[BangkokReady]

38 minutes ago, FolkGuitar said:

My goal is to be still riding motorcycles at 85. I'm 78 now and ride every day, but I do feel the difference in mental agility and reaction time.

 

What do you ride now vs. when you were younger?

[BangkokReady]

36 minutes ago, Celsius said:

So much doom and gloom from the guys apparently livin' the dream in Thailand.

 

All the answers have been very positive...  🙄

[FolkGuitar]

Just now, BangkokReady said:

 

What do you ride now vs. when you were younger?

 

No changes... The big bikes are a bit more to handle at walking speeds, but once moving, no problems.

In town, which is where most of our riding takes place, I use a 125cc Honda and my wife rides a 110 Yamaha. For weekend and longer touring, we ride two-up on a Honda 750

[connda]

I'm good to go any time. 

[JAS21]

Who wants to live to 80 … the guy who is 79 … I’m in that bracket. and life is great EXCEPT MrsJ is a better golfer than me ………that’s all I have to worry about ….just drop out of the world  and stop concerning yourself about anything …

[giddyup]

1 hour ago, henryford1958 said:

My father lived to 89 but for the last 9 years was ga ga in a nursing home. Assume 80 is the max good age.

I'm 82, still driving the car, mowing the lawn, walking the dog etc. Not ready to lay down and die just yet.

[FolkGuitar]

Since I stopped paying attention to World News and US politics, my life has been soooo much more relaxed!
At my age and in my location (here in Thailand,) the daily mass shootings in the US, rocket attacks by Hammas, changes of local laws in San Franciso, etc., etc., have very little effect on my life so why get upset about it?

There is nothing I can do to change the facts that a little girl in Podunk, Iowa was hit by an 18-wheeler, or an angry ex-employee shot up a pizza place in Milwaukee and killed 7 people! Not even the rocket attacks on Israel have an impact on my daily life, nor does President Musk's influence on government. So why waste energy being upset about it?  If I were younger and figured to live another 25 years I might feel differently... but I'm not.

I know all this crap goes on. I know it's not stopping simply because I'm no longer reading or hearing about it several times a day.
I just no longer wallow in it.
Life is so much more serene.

[Will B Good]

Up to the very moment my bank accounts are all empty.....then I'm done.

[jonesthepost]

I am in my 87'th year and have mobilty promblems  getting up steps to get in and out of the house unaided is  difficult but I still have intrest in live to keep me going.  Lucky enough to have my family to look after me but could not mange  without them I could not cope. One thing I am glad about is I moved to Thailand 21 years ago and not  stuck in England.

[Gecko123]

1 hour ago, FolkGuitar said:

My goal is to be still riding motorcycles at 85.

 

Don't get me wrong about this, but I'm not sure if continued operation of a motor vehicle late into life, especially a motorcycle, is an advisable goal. My concern is fixation on the goal may cause one to overlook telltale signs that its time to hang up the ignition keys. Just don't forget that it's not just one's own safety and life you may be risking in the process.

[Hummin]

2 hours ago, AlexRich said:

I wouldn’t put a number on it, as that doesn’t make sense. I’d like to live as long as my mind is sharp and I have good physical capability. I wouldn’t like to live with advanced dementia. 
 

Life is a gift, we should try to make the most of it for as long as we can. I was queuing for my first covid jab in the Sun when an old man and his daughter walked to the front of the queue. The lady explained that her father couldn’t stay out in the Sun on account of being 103 years old. His mind was clear and he was in very good physical condition. It shows you what is possible. 

Got a mom with developing dementia, and she is still happy even she knows it. Struggle more with periodically gout. 

 

Myself, I want to live as long I manage to enjoy my morning coffe and still have an positive outlook on life in general. I would not put a number to it.

 

My father at 85, still thrive, have plans, happy to see family and friends, go Spain for 6 months a year, drive car, still walking 5 times a week, but stopped running a few years ago. If I'm like him, I would be happy to live as long as possible. His Mom got to be 94, but his father died at 77. 

 

Two of my friends fathers, fell off their boat while fishing alone in their 80'ies,

doing what they loved most in their life. Coincidence? Maybe.

 

 

[Ben Zioner]

8 hours ago, cranki said:

I hope to make it to your age!!!  Not so sure I'll make it though.... 

Same here, 76 is the cut off year when my wife gets he full entitlement to my pension. Hope I'll make it, 4 years to go...

[quake]

When the small head no longer works.

It's time to go.

[Hummin]

1 hour ago, FolkGuitar said:

Life is good in my old age!
My goal is to be still riding motorcycles at 85.
 

 

Most should quit the motorbike riding long time before your age, but if that's one of the things  giving you the power to live, enjoy as long you can. Ride on

 

[billd766]

8 hours ago, still kicking said:

I am 77 now and I wonder how long I will live? What about you? Have you ever thought about it? I know a lot of you guys live in LOS but some of you are not. My family has a long living history.

my sister will turn 87 now my mother past a way at 97 and from memory my granddad made it to 113 but as you all know time and years keeping was not correct at that time. 

I will be in a wheelchair verry soon since I had 2 broken ankles and have difficult to walk long distance. So if you get cancer or dementia or any other incurable sickness would you love to live longer 

or prefer  Voluntary assisted dying?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was 80 in May of 2024. My main problems are osteo-arthritis in both kneecaps, and I now use a walking stick to help me walk, a bad lower back from an accident in 1982 and I seem lately to have a bit of a breathing problem. It is though I am running out of puff, though if I sit and take a few slow deep breaths it is easier.

 

Snip from your post.

"So if you get cancer or dementia or any other incurable sickness would you love to live longer 

or prefer  Voluntary assisted dying?"

 

Depending on the severity of cancer or dementia or any other incurable sickness, I would like to finish preparing for my wife and son's future and then head for Voluntary assisted dying.

 

I hate to be a burden to my wife.

 

As it is, if I open my eyes every day, it is always a good day.