We are Old; We aren’t Dead

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My ex-mother-in-law died recently at the age of 97. She died with a sharp mind. She could carry on an intelligent conversation, and she played bridge twice a week. My grandparents on both sides of my family died with sharp minds. They remained active through their 80’s. My mother lived into her 90’s with all her marbles, too.

I’ve recently discovered that because I’m 71, people think my brain died with me still…