The important thing is to develop yourself spiritually which is what's important in the next world. But why abuse yourself?

That particular nursing home sounds rather depressing, doesn't it? My folks are 86 and living in a retirement community that has an extended care wing if and when it becomes necessary. My dad said today that the important thing was being in a place with intelligent people -- they're making new friends every day and having the time of their lives there.

I don't think that old age necessarily equals ill health and maybe that's because I've had some excellent role models who've lived long, happy, healthy, productive lives.

Maybe your time is up when your number's up and it doesn't matter if you're well or ill, young or old.