Life & Death

I'm not sure what Indian people think about how long they should live, but my nanny is nearly 90 and smoked all her life! She is still in very good health, only thing wrong with her is she doesn't hear as well as she used to but doesn't want to admit it lol. she refuses to wear a hearing aid. she says we talk low.LOL. I guess she is just stubburn. I think you have a long life a head of you. fifty is still young :) Dont worry about what a few people say, listen to the old saying, your only as old as you feel! So feel Young! :)

I think it is important to remember that there are different life expectancy rates in different countries. In the west (usa/europe, etc) then we can expect to live 70+ but in some countries it can be as low as 30+ so from the comment made and knowing that some parts of India is still developing, etc - I should think their life expectancy is 50 and that is how the comment came to be made.

I can't believe anyone would say that. It's wrong to do so. It makes no sense either. No one knows for sure when they will die, and statistics can be proven wrong. The nerve of some people.

I am in my early fifties and I feel I'm just beginning to live. I have understood life better and have a wonderful world view than before. I think it's unfair to say that people like us are running out of time. lol I feel sorry for whoever is that who posted that response. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. Maybe his use of the language is limited and just couldn't express himself that well.

youll die when you have to die. theres nothing you can do about it. youre dads alive at 93 ,good. but is he able to take care of himself?. our deaths are deceided by god.when we die, we die.

LOL, I'm nearly 52 and I would guess these responses were not so much of an "Indian" nature as they were "yougsters". My youngest is 15 and he figures I'm going to "kick the bucket" anytime because I'm soooo old. I can understand though, when I was 15 my step-mother who raised me turned 30 and I remember thinking "I will never be that old" when she turned 50 I thought "she's doing pretty good for her age" now she's 66 and I think "I am so blessed to have her in my life".

Well I am sure that is quite a wonderful thing to hear. Like "Hi, you're old. You will die soon." Even if it were true, no one needs to hear that sheesh. Besides now adays 50s isn't near the end. I wonder what planet he came from?

Yes there are certain countries that have a very short life span. I was watching a documentary the other day where people of 45years old were considered to be very very old. I will not mention the country, just in case I might get people mixed up because I do not remember which place it was. I was stunned! Good job that here in malta the female normal life span is 86 while the male is 83!

I'm really not aware if Indians have this kind of perception. But what I do know is, if you're living a perfectly healthy life - you exercise, you watch what you eat, you refrain from the bad habits of drinking & smoking - then there's nothing for you to worry about. My dad is almost in his 50's now but he is still healthy and strong. My grand mother is already 82, but she is still as strong as a teenager. It all realy depends on the kind of life you have. So don't worry.

Really we certainly do not know how long we will live,usually if your parents and grand parents lived to a ripe old age then you probably will too, but you never know when you can get sick or be in car wreck or a big rock fall on you or a big storm happens on top of you , many things ,so just enjoy everyday like it could be your last :)

Im not indian,but I dont know if indians have a record for folks who lived to a 100..i really dont know..but you should have given him a negative rating.LOL..My grandmother is 72 and she is healthier than me,im 30 and has hypertension..I think sometimes its in the genes..My ancestors always die of old age so i think I'll die that way too..

It was kind of thoughtless, but it was probably also based on Indian longevity statistics. People generally form judgements on the basis of their own society or country. I'm 70 and still kicking. Well, not exactly kicking, but I'm pretty functional, thank you, and plan to be so for a while longer.

Very sad story, my age around you, and yes make you wonder if this is a genereal perception of indian people! I hope not, I have a lot's of good friends from India.

Yes, the average Indian living in the cities live only upto a max of around 65. Given the lifestyle and high pollution levels, the life expectancy falls short well below the 80-90 yr mark.

OMG ms tickle , I got no chance then I will be 65 next month lol , My Mam and Dad are 89 and 88 so I am planning to be around a LOT LONGER , as my son says I will be able to do a lot more damage yet lol xx

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Wow Tickle that would have actually really upset me and as far as I am concerned old is not till you are about 80 and it is always as old as you feel not the age you are. Goodness I wonder if they die that early in India. But that was a bit tough to write as a response.

I noticed that in one of your discussions. I started to say something, but did not. Here in the US, we have at least a 70 year life expectancy. It was weird that two of them said that, and they both were from India. I wonder if they were in their early twenties, where fifty sounds like old age. I am in my 50's by the way, and I am sure your sense of humor contributes to your youthfulness.

That is absurd..lol. Maybe the average age is 60 - 65 around them, but here in Canada you're still a young chick! Age is something of beauty..embrace it.

I am sorry that someone could make such a ludicrous comment.I don't know what might have made him/her say that ,but it definitely is shocking and unwarranted.The Indian perception of life isn't like his/her's. I have read a couple of your posts and I find them full of life and zest! If Mylot stays,I am sure we could be having a discussion when you have already seen 100 springs.I Love that smile.:-)