Why people go sooner then they should

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Why is it that people try to persuade retired folks and older people to down size, get rid of their stuff? Is it do they expect them to not live that long? And do the old people expect that the young people expect them to not live as long and make sure they do not take care of themselves so they die sooner? Sometimes I get that impression. When we returned from our stay at the Motel, some of the food in the freezer section had been thrown away and I had no idea who did it, except it was the food stuffs that are recommended for people who have or will get diabetes, nuts, that is almonds, walnuts, sesame seeds, plus avocado paste, green beans, ginger, and some pumpkin seeds. Now they had not touched the chinese frozen vegetables (that I can eat )but they also left the mixed vegetables and I cannot eat cooked carrots or they have too high a glycemic index. And I heard about my father-in-law told he could not eat this, nor that, and so he cheated, his diabetes got worse and he died younger then he should. Then there is the "clear out most of your stuff" that is get rid of the furniture, books, cookware, etc. because there is just two or you now. I am sure that all of you people who have been retired have been told that they do not need the big house anymore, that they can live in an apartment or a senior apartment that is much smaller and many of the momentos and things they have accumulated cannot fit. And with people living into their 80s, is it a wonder that some do not take care of themselves as well because I can see living with less for five or so years, but not another 20 years. There is only so much traveling one can do. Now I am not talking just about the freezer side by my side by side freezer-refrigerator, I am talking about the tendency that once you reach a certain age or in a certain situation you are not supposed to need as much. That could include, you do not need to take night courses, you do not need a cell phone, you do not need a new car, you do not need because well you will not be around much longer. Well for a person up there, when they downsize, move into an apartment, sell their stuff, or give it away, they are saying "I will not be on this Earth much longer." and they want it to be their decision not yours. So if your mother or grandmother is now a widow, or your father or grandfather is not a widower, or if they are up there and are retired, let them make the decision, because if you tell them that they should down size they may get a little more careless, and pay less attention to their health and perhaps your words will persuade them that they should be leaving this earthly toil sooner then they were meant to be.