I love this. Bob is now almost 10 years past the average life expectancy for an American man, and his mum is still with him!
Of course, I’m glad they have a good relationship… imagine going probably your entire life with a parent you couldn’t stand. 😂
On the other hand, imagine having a great relationship with your child, making it to 110, and still outliving them? Hopefully Bob has his mum’s genes!
North Jersey woman turns 110 years old. Her son, 82, says she’s a ‘miracle’
Caroline McKenna celebrated her birthday at her residence, CareOne at Wayne, an assisted-living facility.
Also, regarding this post’s headline: Bob is now only a year past the average life expectancy for an Australian male, as opposed to eight years past the average for his American countrymen.
Medicare counts for a lot, folks!
Life Expectancy by Country and in the World (2025) – Worldometer
List of countries and dependencies in the world ranked by life expectancy at birth, both sexes, males and females. World Population Life Expectancy with historical chart
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