Help I’m shrinking!

Yes, we do shrink. I was always 5ft 7’ I’m now 5ft 5. Before i had a knee replacement last year I was 5ft 4’. When I have the other one done the end of the month maybe I’ll be 5ft 6.??

I used to be 5'2", but am now just 5'0". Not due to osteoporosis, though. I'm 79, but when I had a bone scan recently, I was told that I have the bones of a 50 year-old. I hope that she doesn't ask to have them back! Being naturally short and stocky obviously does have at least one benefit!
I have always had trouble reaching up for things, due to being so short. I spotted a very handy little folding plastic stool in the local market which just flips open and is ideal for standing on to reach things.
When I had a new kitchen fitted, a few years ago, I designed it so that everything is a few inches lower. After years of working uncomfortably it's a joy to have worktops, sink, hob and cupboards at a more practical height. If I ever sell up, though, I will have to find another 'shorty' to buy the house!
Good luck to all you incredible shrinking Grans. Like Alice, when your chin hits your feet it's time to start worrying!

I’m glad I’m not alone!

I'm almost 70 and haven't shrunk. I put that down to taking HRT for the last 30 years. At my bone scan when I was 60 they told me my bone density was that of a 43 year old! I'm going to be taking oestrogen for the rest of my life. Best decision I ever made.

I've had the suspicion that I've been shrinking for the past couple of years - can't reach the little kitchen windows now (bending over the worktop, my stretch just doesn't cut it!). Can't reach the hangers in wardrobes without standing on tip-toes and swearing!
Oh well, I've always been a little five-footer - another couple of inches doesn't faze me!

Anyone changing their name to Mrs Pepperpot?

Oh dear,if I shrink I will disappear,am 4”10 with silly size 1.5 feet

Madmum - I thought mine were small at 2.5! I used to be a couple of inches taller than you but now you're 2" taller.
So many things I can't reach now ...

My feet got bigger
They are certainly not chubby so it's not that.

My grandchildren were intrigued to hear that old people shrink. They keep marking my height on the kitchen door where I record theirs and seem to expect me to end up down at toddler level.