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1. There have been several stories recently about living to 100 and I wonder about it

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Original post)

Mon Jul 21, 2025, 11:30 AM

Jul 21

Do we have the means to support ourselves? Social Security does not have the funds. I don’t know how our savings can stretch that far.

So back to the old days when we move to the homes of family members? How many of us even have children who can accommodate us?

As an aside, this is something that many do not realize, that Social Security benefits affect not only seniors but also family members. Not many remember the old days when family members moved into our homes when they got old and sick.

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How to Become a Super Ager, Dr. Eric Topol [View all] littlemissmartypants Jul 21 OP

There have been several stories recently about living to 100 and I wonder about it question everything Jul 21 #1

I've known many people who got to close to 100. 1WorldHope Jul 21 #2

Me too cyclonefence Jul 21 #3