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"Old age starts when you reach 54"

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snailspeak Tue 17-Jan-12 17:45:27

This was the title of an article in the Daily Telegraph recently. I was horrified. Well past 54, I don't even feel elderly never mind being in my old age.

This seems to come from interviewing the "younger generation" whoever they are who also think that "youth" ends when people turn 32. The report claimed that age-related stereotypes are rooted in British society. First I'd heard of it and how come some terribly old people will be required to work until 70 very soon.

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Jacey Fri 20-Jan-12 19:38:34

Sorry ...the 2nd 'copy' should have read ...paste ...obviously more tired than I realised!! confused

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numberplease Mon 23-Jan-12 00:13:31

I`m 68, and although not very agile anymore, due to arthritis, in my head I`m still a shy,slim teenager..................till I look in the mirror! The other day, whilst in Bonmarche using my gift vouchers whilst I still could, I had £3 left over, and the lady asked if I`d fancy a scarf, which I declined, and the young girl on the till said "How about some bedsocks?", no doubt meaning well, but would she have said it to a younger customer?

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