how aware are old people that they're going to die?

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I would think most people are aware death is inevitable.

I'm fairly aware that I'm going to die.

Just not sure when

I think that although people think they are aware they will die, its exact "realness" isn't fully felt until right before you die.

In other words, everyone knows death is inevitable, but it's such a huge deal that people can't fully comprehend its bizarness and importance until it actually happens.

I'm sure it is the true test of faith.

I think about this a lot. But it's depressing. So I am leaving

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they think it will be my last big birthday..

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I went the great grandfathers "last" birthday 16 times He died at 104

Most are pretty aware, from my experience at least. "Oh I better do that soon...."

My uncle just turned 90 and is in pretty good health for his age. Last year when saying good-bye after a visit with him and my aunt (they live about 700 miles away), he said, "Well, I guess this will probably be the last time we see each other."

I think once they get to a certain age they are "more" aware than ever.
My grandfather is 90 & after losing my grandmother has started saying things like "I make it to this winter".

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yall think they think about that stuff?

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My Mother is part of the greatest generation as far as I'm concerned, 94 years young.
I can tell you she does know it'll come and sometimes seems to relish it, but then her past 94 years kick in and she is gungho.
God love that woman.

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There comes a point in life where you don't give a damn, you accept it and live day to day. Too bad most can't realize this in their 20's.

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Yeah, your perspective changes enormously. A few years ago I had reason to believe I had a few months to live. Things that were important were suddenly meaningless. I did a lot of things I'd always wanted to do, mostly travel. It turns out the medical concerns were baseless but I feel lucky to have had my world shaken up. And I still have that "life is a burning house" outlook on things and live my life accordingly.

For my parents - sure - they understand this way better than I do. 90% of their friends are dead now. They are completely aware that death is not far away. Their health is amazing for their age, but honestly I don't ever want to get that far.