For those over the age of 50..

[rio]

Sometimes I think it's luck of the draw and genetics that determines who checks out early and who gets to stay around longer.

Completely agree!

 

[Grumpy]

Completely agree!

It is luck of the draw and genetics

 

[Sneakers]

It is luck of the draw and genetics

I drew a Joker...

 

[Hijinx]

There were 47 in my class in 1960 and 19 of them have passed away.
2 more have their foot on a banana peel and could go at any time.

 

[spr1975wshs]

There were 47 in my class in 1960 and 19 of them have passed away.
2 more have their foot on a banana peel and could go at any time.

Quite a few from my high school class of 1975 (almost 500) have gone to the Other Side as have members of my college class of 1979.

I keep thinking that I am too young to start feeling elderly.

 

[Bann]

I DO think genetics and the luck of the draw factors in with someone's longevity. However, I also feel that diet, and exercise is very important as you age, too.

I know that I could get cancer, or other health issues can come up - I'm not getting any younger. I just try to keep those chances low by the diet and exercise. Plus, I like to eat fun stuff and have drinkies -(in moderation!) so I have to exercise.