At what age are you elderly?

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January 21, 2024, 09:46 PM

sjtill

At what age are you elderly?

So is anyone ever “old” then?

January 21, 2024, 09:56 PM

ensigmatic

Dunno. I'll let y'all know when I feel I've gotten there

(I'll be seventy-three come the end of this month.)

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January 21, 2024, 09:56 PM

pace40

Depends how old you are when you answer the question. When I was 30, I thought 65 was elderly. Now I'd love to be 65 again, but not quite yet elderly.

January 21, 2024, 09:57 PM

drill sgt

I believe that being old has a lot to do with the persons state of mind as well as some medical issues even though they might be minor in issue..... Have a friend living in a assisted living facility where one of his neighbors just celebrated her 108th birthday this past week... She gets around pretty good with very little help and her mind is sharp as a tack.... Just last month I turned 75yrs young drill sgt.

January 21, 2024, 09:59 PM

Rightwire

If you call me elderly and I can't break my foot off in your ass... I guess it will apply

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January 21, 2024, 10:05 PM

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I guess I never acted my age and it’s starting to become a benefit.
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January 21, 2024, 10:12 PM

parabellum

Anything past 100

January 22, 2024, 05:29 AM

PHPaul

quote:
Originally posted by RogueJSK:

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Rather, to me, the term "elderly" implies a significant diminishment in capability. Someone becoming frail with limited mobility, or that is unable to fully care for themselves, is elderly. But whether that happens at age 65 or 95 varies from person to person.

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That is my definition exactly. I'm 73, wife is 80 and we're both still in good shape mentally and physically. OTOH, given a significant medical event, we could both be "elderly" tomorrow.

January 22, 2024, 06:15 AM

bdylan

Good thread. Elderly is defined as old. Old comes after middle-aged. I think 65 isn't too far off for most people. Any word for old eventually takes on negative connotations.

January 22, 2024, 06:24 AM

Patriot

quote:
Originally posted by PHPaul:
quote:
Originally posted by RogueJSK:

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Rather, to me, the term "elderly" implies a significant diminishment in capability. Someone becoming frail with limited mobility, or that is unable to fully care for themselves, is elderly. But whether that happens at age 65 or 95 varies from person to person.

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That is my definition exactly. I'm 73, wife is 80 and we're both still in good shape mentally and physically. OTOH, given a significant medical event, we could both be "elderly" tomorrow.

This is where I align…

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January 22, 2024, 08:28 AM

Ozarkwoods

I am not going with an age, I would say while I’m 65 the threshold is incontinence.

January 22, 2024, 08:37 AM

billpocz

quote:
Originally posted by OKCGene:
How old would you be if you didn’t know when you were born???
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Great question to mull over!!!

January 22, 2024, 08:37 AM

architect

quote:
Originally posted by coloradohunter44:
Depends upon how its hanging...

or not!

To my mind it seems like 70 is the magic age. Why? Because if someone dies before they turn 70 everybody says "but, he was so young!" die after 70 and it's "well, he had a pretty good run."

January 22, 2024, 09:08 AM

Expert308

My lower back reminds me that I'm "old" every morning when I climb out of bed. I figure I'll be "elderly" when I start needing help to get out of bed. I guess I better start training the dogs to help me roll out...

January 22, 2024, 09:28 AM

doublesharp

If you are alive past the avg life expectancy you're elderly.
1-12 = child
13-19 = teenager
20-39 = young
40-59 = middle age
60-75 = mature/senior
76+ = elderly

January 22, 2024, 09:31 AM

blueye

When I was in high school I was already getting silver streaks in my hair, everybody was pointing it out. Now its all white. 70 yrs old here. I still think like I was 16 but the body is not willing.

January 22, 2024, 09:31 AM

erj_pilot

quote:
Originally posted by architect:
To my mind it seems like 70 is the magic age. Why? Because if someone dies before they turn 70 everybody says "but, he was so young!" die after 70 and it's "well, he had a pretty good run."

Nah. 80+ for a good run. JMHO…

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January 22, 2024, 09:32 AM

SIG4EVA

Mental acuity is probably a better measure. I've seen 60 year old's with dementia reduced to infants and 90 year old's that are still quick.

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January 22, 2024, 09:33 AM

chellim1

quote:
Originally posted by 45 Cal:
81 sounds right for me

It's interesting that you pick that exact number. That's the age of my parents. They were quite "young" and active in their 70's, but at age 81 they are definitely on the downhill slide.

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