Today more than any other time in human history, people are living longer thanks to factors such as advances in medicine and simply healthy lifestyle choices. To some extent, the reason why people in the older generation live longer is simply because they live simply. Very often older generations will tell you that life moves at a slower pace or that if they want something they have to work hard and save for it. Attitude and acceptance played a big role and just being content with the way life was seemed to be the norm. The difference between what a previous generation experienced and subsequent generations is often called the generation gap. While some fear thinking about aging, even going so far as to resort to plastic surgery to prevent aging, others face it when it happens, but one fact will never change: aging is inevitable. The odd pain here and unexplained memory loss there are often attributed to aging. The years pass and unless something unfortunate happens to us, we should reach a fairly old age. This essay is about life experiences seen through the eyes of a person over eighty years old living independently in this case, alone within the community. The research participant now known as “Ava” is an eighty-six-year-old non-smoking woman who lives alone (see Appendix A). First impressions were that Ava takes great care of her personal hygiene and likes to look presentable when she goes out in public. Lots of hair that still has its color. Intact skin with some loss of elasticity. The nails looked strong with good color under the nails. Wears dentures but no sores around the mouth (see Appendix A). Well, in the middle of the article, look for participants to determine where their health currently stands and what their own views on their health are. The following three community initiatives were monitored and mentioned to the research participant with the aim of involving them in all three initiatives. Next, the research participants' perception of health status was compared to some current statistics regarding older people. Next are factors that enable the research participant to live independently, such as family, friend, community, and financial support. The research participant has at least one child living nearby who visits regularly. Constantly in communication with two other children by phone. Has many friends inside and outside the Church. Participant receiving an allowance and preparing their own meals but receiving help at home with cleaning and transportation.