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RE: World's Oldest Living Person Celebrates 118th Birthday - Jiggly - 01-17-2021
(01-17-2021, 11:18 AM)mothered Wrote:(01-17-2021, 10:58 AM)Jiggly Wrote: When you get to the grand old ages of 80+, it can often be infection or mental issues that cause a person to pass.I certainly agree.
In terms of Infection, the coronavirus Is a prime example- with the elderly being the most vulnerable, many of whom cannot fight It which ultimately results In death.
Especially considering that age group are most at risk to many other issues. For example, my grandad was in hospital with septicemia after what would normally be a relatively routine operation. He's spent over a month going through recovery after multiple organ failure... Now he has just tested positive for Covid. It's not surprising that these people are most at risk and really need that vaccine first.
RE: World's Oldest Living Person Celebrates 118th Birthday - mothered - 01-17-2021
(01-17-2021, 01:02 PM)Jiggly Wrote:I wish all the very best for your granddad.(01-17-2021, 11:18 AM)mothered Wrote:(01-17-2021, 10:58 AM)Jiggly Wrote: When you get to the grand old ages of 80+, it can often be infection or mental issues that cause a person to pass.I certainly agree.
In terms of Infection, the coronavirus Is a prime example- with the elderly being the most vulnerable, many of whom cannot fight It which ultimately results In death.
Especially considering that age group are most at risk to many other issues. For example, my grandad was in hospital with septicemia after what would normally be a relatively routine operation. He's spent over a month going through recovery after multiple organ failure... Now he has just tested positive for Covid. It's not surprising that these people are most at risk and really need that vaccine first.
You're absolutely correct that the elderly should be first In line for the vaccine. I'd personally refuse being vaccinated, and give my dose to someone In their 70s or 80s.
RE: World's Oldest Living Person Celebrates 118th Birthday - Jiggly - 01-17-2021
(01-17-2021, 03:37 PM)mothered Wrote:(01-17-2021, 01:02 PM)Jiggly Wrote:I wish all the very best for your granddad.(01-17-2021, 11:18 AM)mothered Wrote: I certainly agree.
In terms of Infection, the coronavirus Is a prime example- with the elderly being the most vulnerable, many of whom cannot fight It which ultimately results In death.
Especially considering that age group are most at risk to many other issues. For example, my grandad was in hospital with septicemia after what would normally be a relatively routine operation. He's spent over a month going through recovery after multiple organ failure... Now he has just tested positive for Covid. It's not surprising that these people are most at risk and really need that vaccine first.
You're absolutely correct that the elderly should be first In line for the vaccine. I'd personally refuse being vaccinated, and give my dose to someone In their 70s or 80s.
Thank you. We're waiting to find out if he develops symptoms. Fingers crossed.
I feel the same way. The rest of us will get our vaccines in due course. I just want all the elderly and front line workers protected first. I still go out to work (I'm an essential worker) but I'm not on a hospital ward or in any customer facing situation. Someone else needs it more than me. So I completely agree with your sentiment.
RE: World's Oldest Living Person Celebrates 118th Birthday - mothered - 01-18-2021
(01-17-2021, 04:07 PM)Jiggly Wrote: Thank you. We're waiting to find out if he develops symptoms. Fingers crossed.He's In my prayers.
(01-17-2021, 04:07 PM)Jiggly Wrote: The rest of us will get our vaccines in due course. I just want all the elderly and front line workers protected first. I still go out to work (I'm an essential worker) but I'm not on a hospital ward or in any customer facing situation. Someone else needs it more than me.I certainly agree.
When the vaccine Is finally medically/clinically approved, I think governments should (first) make It available based on priority for the said reasons.
RE: World's Oldest Living Person Celebrates 118th Birthday - DrAlvarez - 02-05-2021
I am not sure if I wanted to live such a long life
RE: World's Oldest Living Person Celebrates 118th Birthday - mothered - 02-05-2021
(02-05-2021, 01:12 AM)DrAlvarez Wrote: I am not sure if I wanted to live such a long lifeSame.
It would be a poor quality of life.
RE: World's Oldest Living Person Celebrates 118th Birthday - d4ggm4sk - 02-05-2021
They should put him out of his misery.
He doesnt need to see another century.
RE: World's Oldest Living Person Celebrates 118th Birthday - Larkin_steve - 02-16-2021
May she be blessed with great continued health
RE: World's Oldest Living Person Celebrates 118th Birthday - Oni - 02-18-2021
Even more impressive, a 117 year old nun recently survived COVID-19.:
https://www.wcvb.com/article/europe-s-oldest-person-survives-covid-19/35468162#
RE: World's Oldest Living Person Celebrates 118th Birthday - AmeliaRobertson - 02-18-2021
Interesting what can be the secret? Eating sea food or something... but idk if I want to live so long if I have then no power to move and travel