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When do we become "elderly"?

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graninthemist Thu 29-Oct-15 08:55:40

An article in my newspaper describes a 69 year old lady as "elderly". Does this mean that I, at 67, have a couple more years grace? I may not be in the first flush of youth, but I certainly do not feel old in spite of a few spells in hospital.No wonder ageism is rife. At what age do we really earn this soubriquet?

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NanKate Sat 31-Oct-15 22:14:57

When I am in Waitrose shopping I stand up straight, move through the aisles at a quick pace, just like I used to do 20 years ago. I refuse to be looked upon as old.

Silly old duffer that I am. grin

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Leticia Sat 31-Oct-15 22:55:40

Elderly is when you can't cope easily with normal life.
My mother is now elderly, but she was about 85yrs before you could call her that. Her mind is fine but she is very frail.

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