Group think

Interesting look at some of the experiences of American women and men ages 57 to 85. The data came from the National Social Life, Health and Aging Project.

If you live long enough, you'll probably have arthritis and hypertension.

Women are more critical than men, but apparently more reliable.

It's kind of sad that so many older people don't like to spend time with their partner. The numbers in this category are telling for the 75-85 age group. Just under 50 percent of women like to spend time with their partner, but it's just under 60 percent for men in that age range.