Your Family: Jun. 7, 1999

WANT TO BREAK 100? Everyone wants to live to a ripe old age--but not too old, it turns out. A new poll by the AARP finds that 63% of Americans over age 18 are concerned about the effects of age and don't want to live to be 100 or older. The average person among those polled wants to live to 91. Despite their concerns, 60% believe life will be better for seniors in the 21st century, and 57% think life expectancy will then hit 120.

FEARS ABOUT LIVING TO A VERY OLD AGE:

46% Declining health 38% Having enough money 13%...

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