You hear the most about elderly people who are sick and disabled. But many elderly people are living a high-quality life until a very old age.

We hear a lot about disease and disability among the elderly, but the quality of life in older individuals is actually high up to the oldest of age.

It is possible to perceive your health as good in spite of what outsiders may objectively see as disability or disease. If you feel you are healthy and have a high quality of life, that is what is most important.

But young children with high fevers and elderly people with multiple illnesses should be evaluated in the ER or a doctor's office.

People may have temporary lapses from the sleeping pills. They may have motor and coordination (problems). Sometimes, elderly patients may fall at night.

When the dust settles, you will have known that it was always about ageing well, not just about how fit and strong you were when young... Step back, have a look and never lose sight of the bigger picture!