Talk:Floated/@comment-96.63.25.209-20170802174938/@comment-27794543-20170803020802

While it's possible they euthanized, i.e. floated, the elderly, other issues may have limited lifespan. E.g. the Ark could not provide optimal diet or exercise. Also medicine and treatment was limited, so it's unlikely they were going to use their limited resources on the elderly. Even if the elderly had nothing life threatening, they likely had a lower quality of life. Common issues like knee or hip problems wouldn't be treated and pain medication would be limited. Some elderly may have made decision that it's their time.