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In reply to the discussion: And now I'm 78. Jeez. I didn't think I'd live this long. [View all]Bernardo de La Paz
(59,879 posts)49. Life exp born 2018 is 76 m, 81 f in USA; 80 m, 84 f in Canada
        See the terrible toll that Medicare for all is taking on the Canadians, ... Oh, never mind.
By the way, Canadian health care costs about half per capita compared to US health care.
Perhaps US gun laws and corporate greed (overwork/underpay) are having a toll? Hmm. Can't have any socialism! It's too healthy!
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        Yes, old, but old is not what it used to be. Plus that figure prob for born 2018.
        Bernardo de La Paz
        Aug 2019
        #51
      
        
        I hear ya.  My 2 siblings and I are all in our 70's and it just doesn't seem possible.
        Arkansas Granny
        Aug 2019
        #8
      
        
        Sending positive energies to you for many, many (as many as you want) more years to
        japple
        Aug 2019
        #16
      
        
        "If I had known I would live this long I would have taken better care of myself"
        Skittles
        Aug 2019
        #20
      
        
        Don't worry about any "sell by date". Break all the records for longevity or at least die trying!
        Ohioboy
        Aug 2019
        #35
      
        
        Congrats on the BD.  Sad about Johnny Harris closing.  I'm going to miss that fried chicken.
        Lochloosa
        Aug 2019
        #48
      
        
        Congratulations. According to CDC tables, at 78 you might expect about 9 more years.
        Bernardo de La Paz
        Aug 2019
        #50
      
        
        I had a friend a decade or so ago who remained active and mentally sharp until 96.
        Kablooie
        Aug 2019
        #76
      
  