I had an aunt that lived to 98.  The last few years she used to say quite often that it was h*ll to get old.  My standard response was always - it's better than the alternative.  As a side note, she made it to 98 while still living in her own home so she did pretty darn good for her age.  Her sister just turned 99.  The unique thing about her is, she was never married and lived with my grandparents.  She was born in the house she is currently living in -------------------- it is the only home she has ever known for 99 years.