What age is considered old?

[Anonymous]

In 1929s, 55 was considered old, 65 was very old.

How about now?

Did anyone feel old at 50?

[Anonymous]

I turned 50 this year and I finally feel middle age, not young and not old.

[Anonymous]

My very wise grandfather said that "old" is always 10 years older than you are

[Anonymous]

75

[Anonymous]

There are people on this forum who refer to those who are 55+ as elderly. I don't think they will say that when they get close to that age themselves.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There are people on this forum who refer to those who are 55+ as elderly. I don't think they will say that when they get close to that age themselves.

You sound like my granny.

[Anonymous]

Me. I'm 48.

[Anonymous]

Old for what purpose?

Competive gymnastics?
Having a baby?
Work?
Senior discount?
To live alone?

[Anonymous]

The “old” thing hit me when I turned 60. It just sounded like such a big number.

[Anonymous]

I am 68 and I guess I am old, but I am very healthy. I just volunteered myself to help with an arriving grandchild for a one year period.

[Anonymous]

Old is 80+

[Anonymous]

65

[Anonymous]

Old doesn’t equal unhealthy, it’s just the passing of time.

45-50 middle aged
60+ old
80+ elderly

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Old doesn’t equal unhealthy, it’s just the passing of time.

45-50 middle aged
60+ old
80+ elderly

What's 50-59? Still middle aged?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I turned 50 this year and I finally feel middle age, not young and not old.

Same. Except we probably were middle aged 5-10 years ago. 😆

I don’t feel old but definitely notice a cheerfulness difference with younger friends. They are so bubbly. I miss that part of myself.