Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:From another active thread:

"Babies have a certain charm about them that makes us want to take care of them. Old people don’t have that charm. They’re not “adorable”, and are therefore, no fun to be around."

Screaming, pooping, drooling babies have absolutely no charm. Babies, for the most part, are a drain on society and they area major PITA
Sadly, they are a necessary evil.

Ugh I wouldn’t want to encounter you in any capacity

To me it’s old. I am 49.‘I am sure I’m old to 20 year olds

No, not elderly

Anonymous wrote:From another active thread:

"Babies have a certain charm about them that makes us want to take care of them. Old people don’t have that charm. They’re not “adorable”, and are therefore, no fun to be around."

Screaming, pooping, drooling babies have absolutely no charm. Babies, for the most part, are a drain on society and they area major PITA
Sadly, they are a necessary evil.

67% of DCUMers fail to see that this is about 6 and 7

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am 49. 67 probably used to be elderly, and could be for some people, but not for many. It is truly just a number now.

I think once you hit 80 you are definitely elderly even if 'young'.

80 is never young. Even at 65 people have lost much of their intellectual capacity, particularly in their ability to learn new things and adjust to new situations. Everything slows down for them physically and mentally.

And because they're losing their ability to reason, they don't always realize when they've become a useless bum that is unable to feel or smell that it's time to change their Depends. It's disgusting to be around most people older than 70.

For many on this board who continue to spew their hatred and ageism, I can only hope that when they hit the apparently horribly old age of 65+ they realize how ridiculous they sounded when they were younger.

To imply that people over 65 are useless bums who have no capacity to learn new things is one of the most insulting and disgusting things I’ve ever read and no, I’m not in that age group myself.

We've all know it's true. No one ever wants to work with elderly coworkers. Walmart greeter is right around the typical limit of their capabilities.

I find most elderly people fairly delightful, especially those that are still active in the world. They generally have manners and aren’t all addicted to their phones. They will tell some good stories, if you ask.

I am a caregiver for elders and I so meet a lot of them, both my clients and their extended family and friends circles. Before this I was an educator at university levels and also an attorney, and in both fields worked with folks who were continuing to teach or practice well into their 70s and even 80s. I had some very good mentors who were emeritus professors keeping their hands in and guiding younger generations.

Some old people suck. A LOT more younger people suck, in my 55 years’ life experience. When people get older they often start to grasp how incredibly selfish they’ve been all their lives and it mellows them. Not all, of course, and dementia is another matter altogether. But there are plenty of wonderful elders in this society which doesn’t properly appreciate them.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am 49. 67 probably used to be elderly, and could be for some people, but not for many. It is truly just a number now.

I think once you hit 80 you are definitely elderly even if 'young'.

80 is never young. Even at 65 people have lost much of their intellectual capacity, particularly in their ability to learn new things and adjust to new situations. Everything slows down for them physically and mentally.

And because they're losing their ability to reason, they don't always realize when they've become a useless bum that is unable to feel or smell that it's time to change their Depends. It's disgusting to be around most people older than 70.

For many on this board who continue to spew their hatred and ageism, I can only hope that when they hit the apparently horribly old age of 65+ they realize how ridiculous they sounded when they were younger.

To imply that people over 65 are useless bums who have no capacity to learn new things is one of the most insulting and disgusting things I’ve ever read and no, I’m not in that age group myself.

We've all know it's true. No one ever wants to work with elderly coworkers. Walmart greeter is right around the typical limit of their capabilities.

Or POTUS. Same difference.

From another active thread:

"Babies have a certain charm about them that makes us want to take care of them. Old people don’t have that charm. They’re not “adorable”, and are therefore, no fun to be around."

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am 49. 67 probably used to be elderly, and could be for some people, but not for many. It is truly just a number now.

I think once you hit 80 you are definitely elderly even if 'young'.

80 is never young. Even at 65 people have lost much of their intellectual capacity, particularly in their ability to learn new things and adjust to new situations. Everything slows down for them physically and mentally.

And because they're losing their ability to reason, they don't always realize when they've become a useless bum that is unable to feel or smell that it's time to change their Depends. It's disgusting to be around most people older than 70.

For many on this board who continue to spew their hatred and ageism, I can only hope that when they hit the apparently horribly old age of 65+ they realize how ridiculous they sounded when they were younger.

To imply that people over 65 are useless bums who have no capacity to learn new things is one of the most insulting and disgusting things I’ve ever read and no, I’m not in that age group myself.

We've all know it's true. No one ever wants to work with elderly coworkers. Walmart greeter is right around the typical limit of their capabilities.

Anonymous wrote:My mom is 68 and she is really living her life (hiking, traveling, learning how to use various apps like tik-tok). Her strive for living well after retirement has even influenced my dad (74 and still working) to go out and do things every weekend. She had a hard life growing up and worked very laborious jobs throughout her life. However, she did not let that get her down and it almost feels like she had a rebirth at 60. I would not call her elderly.

+1 same for my friends and me

Anonymous wrote:Are you considered "elderly?"

60 is the new 40. Ha! What a joke. At age 67 one is three years away from 70. So, yes, I would consider it old buy not elderly.

Anonymous wrote:Not quite old enough to run for President or Congress.

Best Response !

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am 49. 67 probably used to be elderly, and could be for some people, but not for many. It is truly just a number now.

I think once you hit 80 you are definitely elderly even if 'young'.

80 is never young. Even at 65 people have lost much of their intellectual capacity, particularly in their ability to learn new things and adjust to new situations. Everything slows down for them physically and mentally.

And because they're losing their ability to reason, they don't always realize when they've become a useless bum that is unable to feel or smell that it's time to change their Depends. It's disgusting to be around most people older than 70.

I assume you will be voluntarily leaving us at 70. We can’t wait.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am 49. 67 probably used to be elderly, and could be for some people, but not for many. It is truly just a number now.

I think once you hit 80 you are definitely elderly even if 'young'.

80 is never young. Even at 65 people have lost much of their intellectual capacity, particularly in their ability to learn new things and adjust to new situations. Everything slows down for them physically and mentally.

And because they're losing their ability to reason, they don't always realize when they've become a useless bum that is unable to feel or smell that it's time to change their Depends. It's disgusting to be around most people older than 70.

For many on this board who continue to spew their hatred and ageism, I can only hope that when they hit the apparently horribly old age of 65+ they realize how ridiculous they sounded when they were younger.

To imply that people over 65 are useless bums who have no capacity to learn new things is one of the most insulting and disgusting things I’ve ever read and no, I’m not in that age group myself.

Anonymous wrote:The US government officially defines age 65 or older as elderly.

Not for much longer. It’s going to be redefined to make 65 prime working age.

And if you can’t find a job … they’re going to find a way to blame you for your laziness and lack of initiative and give you one.

The workhouse used to be a thing.

Wait until they entirely redefine what constitutes a “disability”