Ask any old person if he/she still remembers being 18 years old. They will say "like yesterday." Many are still in their 20's mentally. Most oldsters don't want to die any more than any young person does. Dealing with the reality of growing old and dying is easy for the young, just don't think about it. Dealing with the reality in old age is just plain scary, I know. Sermon: It takes courage to grow old.