((((((((Monty)))))))) It might be weird of me, I dunno, but I think about this a lot -- about who will still be around for me if I'm lucky enough to grow old. My sibs are from 8 to 13 years older than me. Most of my close friends are in their 60s already (I'm just over 40). Picturing myself alone in a nursing home with no family or friends is not a pretty picture. I hope someone as caring as you are will come along for me, if it comes to that.
You sound like a very compassionate and loving person, and the world sure needs more of those.
Candy