On average, Americans would prefer to check out at age 91, a more and more realistic goal since men and women now 65 can expect to live until ages 81 and 84, respectively, according to a study by the American Association of Retired Persons. Because that's when they think their health and money will run out.
People are optimistic about meeting the health challenges of old age.
A big majority believe that cures for Alzheimer's, cancer and heart disease are in the offing. And that trepidation suggests that increasingly the physical part will not be the greatest challenge of old age. E.W. Scripps Publications , All Rights Reserved. Site users are subject to our User Agreement . We also have a Privacy Policy .