LIVING TOO LONG

Science is doing a remarkable job of extending our lives. When I was a child it seemed most people died in their seventies, and a lot died a lot younger than that. Back then people looked old when they were in their seventies, not at all like they do today. Now we get people in their seventies, eighties and nineties who appear to be in prime health and good spirits.

Most people aspire to live just as long as they can. I know I do and I want to keep my mind alert and my body functioning. Modern technology is allowing us to do that very thing.

But then there is the possible down side of living too long. If you health is bad and you are barely hanging on you might wish that it would all be over. Or even if you are in fairly good health you might feel that way.

LIFE EXPECTANCY

Source : Malaysian Statistic Department

The statistics of life expectancy show that there is increase in longevity of life. This is contributed by many factors in the past 30 years like advancement in healthcare, medication and awareness of the importance of a healthier lifestyle.

Just imagine being old with

· Depleted or no income

· Low paying job to survive

· Rising medical cost

· Being dependent on children

Have you ever imagined yourself being old and retired without savings? Without proper planning of the future cost of your retirement lifestyle, you will be left unprepared when the bills come in.

In order to meet your basic needs, you may end up with a low paying job to survive. You are force to work even after your retirement age and slave as long as you need the paycheck to survive.

With rapid inflation, the little money you earn will be also be less in value as you struggle through your retirement years. On top of that, you’re challenge with rising medical cost coupled with a higher need for medical attention.

Just imagine you have to spend your retirement days for more than 15 years totally dependent on your children’s “budget”

SO WHO IS GOING TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF…?