I wanted to address the title of your thread. Elderly people are looked/treated differently than elderly in China and Japan. I don't think that's fair...we've been conditioned to think we're not valuable/capable just because of age. It's even worse for women. I think this way of thinking has to change because the baby boomers are seniors now.

My girls take piano lessons at an 80 yr old couples house. They coordinate the choir for the senior center and also the Philippine community center. I really admire them and even envy the energy they both have. Don't let your age stop you from thinking about the future.