Based on a radio interview with a book author discussing longevity, ageing society, quality of life, medical care, end-of-life-care, care-givers, family dynamics....and expectations.
It was mostly about the gaps between expectations and reality, the discussions we don't have with our family....or doctors....because it's uncomfortable to talk about life within the contexts of death. Plus the chasm between medical providers (whose goal is often extending life, at any/all costs), the patient (who may care more about quality of life and personal dignity), and their family (often swept up in impossible emotional decisions between the two).
What struck me were the age references, mostly people in their late 70's or 80's...who've lived longer than their own parents did....and their middle-aged children facing care-giver challenges never experienced before. Not simply because medical science has advanced rapidly, but because our family and work dynamics are vastly different now.
We already have one generation of retirees struggling to care for elder parents, with another generation of near-retirees close on their heels, and younger generations caught in the cross-hairs.
Sooo, how long do you want to live? Are your wants based on realistic expectations? Do they come with any caveats?