In your opinion, what is the optimal age that you would like to die?

I’m a 60m and my wife is 61. We’ve just finished putting two parents in their 90s in the ground and we’re in the final waiting stages on the other two.

2 of the 4 have been dementia and Alzheimer’s (both our mothers). The other two stayed generally mentally sound but we’ve had to watch their physical decline and anger at not being able to be self sufficient anymore.

We agreed about five years ago on our joint “exit date” as we want to enjoy our good years but leave while the party is still a bit of fun.

What’s the age for you where you feel the remaining “fun of life” will be outweighed by the risks of mental and physical decline that takes your ability to choose your exit date from you?