tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433839636644874439.post2386675048106882755..comments2024-03-04T13:37:11.022+00:00Comments on Canadian Financial DIY: Figuring Out When You Are Going To Die: Life ExpectancyCanadianInvestorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05645767559302303541noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433839636644874439.post-53877291063161270382008-02-13T19:07:00.000+00:002008-02-13T19:07:00.000+00:00Bus Mkt, such a waste of all those medical advance...Bus Mkt, such a waste of all those medical advances. It's funny but healthy food is also good tasting food, at least to me. I think it's one big reason why us married men live longer - we eat better.CanadianInvestorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05645767559302303541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433839636644874439.post-35270860745817350472008-02-11T17:00:00.000+00:002008-02-11T17:00:00.000+00:00In the USA, the life expectancy is actually going ...In the USA, the life expectancy is actually going down due to inactive lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits. Sad, huh?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433839636644874439.post-81994474919063325922008-02-07T09:52:00.000+00:002008-02-07T09:52:00.000+00:00Very pertinent point, Brian. Do you know sources o...Very pertinent point, Brian. Do you know sources of info on how much the cost of a retirement home could be? I've read elsewhere average stay estimates similar to yours. A couple of women relations weren't far off that time before they passed away.Is it the same for men?CanadianInvestorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05645767559302303541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5433839636644874439.post-36684494606694516512008-02-06T18:35:00.000+00:002008-02-06T18:35:00.000+00:00Hello DIY,The other thing that is not talked about...Hello DIY,<BR/><BR/>The other thing that is not talked about is what if one has to go to a "retirement home". This costs a lot of money! Average stay is about 2 1/2 years. If one needs extra help like washing etc. this is big bucks. Unless, someone knows about this problem, this is not factored in.<BR/><BR/>reagrds,<BR/><BR/>BrianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com