"For me,the best health news of the previous decade is the fact that the long overdue influenza pandemic has been so moderate in its impact .
VOA: standard.2010.01.18
It is impossible to make an exact prediction, especially without knowing the exact details of his medical history, but my many years of experience taking care of people in their eighth decade tells me that he has little reserve, that stress is a major factor, and that things can go south in a hurry.