Growing Old Doesn't Necessarily Mean Growing Infirm

[30 November 2006 - Gallup Poll] Growing old is often associated with becoming frail and forgetful, and with losing independence. But according to a recent Gallup Panel survey, nearly half of Americans aged 80 or older are in good health and most still live in their own home, according to their family members. Living into one's 90s is likely to bring mobility problems, but, even at this age, the poll suggests that most can expect to stay mentally alert and to live independently. More