When does one become "elderly"?
#41
I am 72, red hair with no gray, never been colored. I do have an over abundance of wrinkles, but paid a high price to get them so I don't try to cover them. I don't have as much energy as I used to, or maybe I have just sorted some priorities, the house does not need as much attention as it used to, dust can stay longer, and I can sleep longer! I know I am older, but there is always someone older than me, so I am doing well! As long as I don't feel old I am good with that, regardless of what someone else thinks!
#42
Some good responses here...I think of elderly as being somewhat decrepit in body or spirit, but as mentioned it can be at 60 or 90 years, we are all different. I emailed a response to a newspaper story describing an accident victim as 'elderly' and she was only 62...really irked me....they removed the word from the story. I am nearing 73, and sure don't want to be described as elderly.
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interesting thread. I turned 69 today and am still working full time. I too cut my own grass (about the only one in the neighborhood who does and I am one of the oldest residents). I still feel like I did in my 20s (most days). when I can no longer drive, I will be elderly
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75 and up......imho. Irks me that 50 plus is "senior". I will turn 60 in two weeks. Lol!
And...no....it is NOT the new 50. But I am in excellent health overall.
sandy
And...no....it is NOT the new 50. But I am in excellent health overall.
sandy
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#45
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Hi all you spring chickens. I am 93 today, still kicking but not so high. I have good days, and bad....but don't we all? Actually I am packing to go to the mountains for a wk.'s vacation.....I won't do any trudging through the hills, but will encourage my son and his wife to go for it! They love to walk in the mountains, and on the beach as well. I have had to put that kind of activity at rest, tho there are many my age who still do quite a bit of physical activity...remember that Geo. Bush jumped out of that plane (ugh) a couple years ago? Anyhow, forget the numbers and just enjoy life.....the word "elderly" is for the birds. At my age they call us the "frail elderly". Isn't that a hoot? But, sometimes I feel like it.....and sometimes I am 16 again.
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I just had my 76th birthday...the number is unbelievable to me. Oh well, I feel great and I have a busy and enjoyable life. I have friends older and younger. I don't feel elderly and don't think I looK my age but I am not sure what 76 is supposed to look like! My grandkids think I am fun and that makes my life special. I believe it is a state of mind.😊
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Adult is not an age. You and I both know someone who is over 60 years old, but not an adult. And there are 15 year-olds who show a lot of maturity.
Elderly is not an age. A friend of mine celebrated her 92nd birthday square dancing. She still drums for her band and drives Amish to wherever they want to go.
I still square dance and teach at the one room school. I have a few aches and pains, but manage. I'm 83. I gave up mowing this year (I love to mow my big lawn with my push mower) but I decided to save my energy to sew quilts.
And we all know of people who can barely walk at 60.
Elderly is not an age. A friend of mine celebrated her 92nd birthday square dancing. She still drums for her band and drives Amish to wherever they want to go.
I still square dance and teach at the one room school. I have a few aches and pains, but manage. I'm 83. I gave up mowing this year (I love to mow my big lawn with my push mower) but I decided to save my energy to sew quilts.
And we all know of people who can barely walk at 60.
#49
Age is just numbers. It's what's between your ears that counts. If you have a positive attitude that helps. I'll be 68 next month but as my aim is to live to at least 90 I don't think of myself as old but I will admit to older.
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