Question: Who are the sharpest older people you know?
By Shavkat
@Shavkat (139828)
Philippines
October 22, 2024 5:43pm CST
In my family, the sharpest mind is my grandmother. Even when she reached the centennial age, she can still remember all the birthdates of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The most relevant thing that I could remember is that she called me up one time. She was asking if I could get her marriage certificate in our city hall. To my surprise, she still remembers the date of her marriage. By the way, she died at age 103 early this year with no severe health conditions.
Are you open to living until the centennial age or more?
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@luisadannointed (6155)
• Philippines
23 Oct
My later grandfathers, they really are brilliant and they do well in school in their younger years.
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@luisadannointed (6155)
• Philippines
23 Oct
@Shavkat I think most of my lolo and titos with a very high grades and honors in school only finished higschool, I don't know why, maybe because they feel bored in school. They have their own businesses and was able to build their own families.
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@Shavkat (139828)
• Philippines
26 Oct
@luisadannointed My deceased father is a smart one. However, they do not have enough money to finish his university. Since he is the eldest, he had sacrificed a lot for his other siblings.
@AmbiePam (92481)
• United States
23 Oct
I don’t want to live that long simply because my genetics are poor, and I know I’ll be in bad shape at an elderly age. The person I know who is in great shape at an old age is my Aunt Melba at age 89. She gets around like she’s 60 and has the sharpest mind of anyone I know. She works in her garden and takes care of younger family members. She’s amazing, and I hope she continues to be as healthy as she is now.
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@Shavkat (139828)
• Philippines
23 Oct
I hope she can live to the fullest while she is here on earth. I remembered my grandmother when she reached her centennial age. She claimed to have a problem and informed me when she was going to die. I told her not to think about it and to live life to the fullest. It is not a problem because we are still here for her. I assumed that she misses her deceased friends, husband, and siblings at that time.
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@kaylachan (69370)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Oct
I am happy to learn she lived as long as she did with no severe health complications. That being said, I'd have to say my husband, despite his stroke. He knows the day of the week, but not the date or year. Well he does but he couldn't tell me if he tried. But I know he's in there despite his speach.
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@kaylachan (69370)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Oct
@Shavkat He just has to want to try.
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@wolfgirl569 (105945)
• Marion, Ohio
23 Oct
If my health and mind stays good yes.
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@aureategloom (9417)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
23 Oct
older people i know hmmm i would also say my grandmother/mom even though i didn't spend much time with my grandma.
my mom sometimes uses some of my grandma's wise words or some life advices. often she says how grateful she is that her mom taught her all that. and honestly - when i think about my mom... i really doubt there's a thing that she can't do or can't figure out how to do it. i'm so grateful for her. God bless her and all moms in the world 
about living until centennial age - i don't really think i want that 
about living until centennial age - i don't really think i want that 1 person likes this
@aureategloom (9417)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
31 Oct
@Shavkat well, be grateful for the time you got to spend with her. some people never get that chance, unfortunately.
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@pumpkinjam (8754)
• United Kingdom
23 Oct
I don't think I personally know anyone quite that age. In my job, though, I have spoken to people in their older age. I've spoken to some very sprightly people who are in their 90s and even 100s, who are still bright and capable.
I think the oldest people I know are in their 80s. While some are beginning to lose their hearing, they're still just as sharp as ever. One of them was still acting and dancing on stage but gave it up this year as she could no longer keep up!
As for remembering dates, I thought that was a general old lady/matriarch thing. My mother-in-law is not that sharp at all but has always remembered birthdays, anniversaries, etc. My own memory can be a little hit and miss on some subjects and information, but it's rare that I forget a birthday. It's like there's a special part of my brain that collects them. The irony being that the only birthday I ever forgot was one who shared theirs with one of my children. That person was new to the family, and my son was turning 18. I have remembered the other birthday since! I got married on my own birthday so my husband only had one date to remember
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