More gas/bloating as we get older?

It’s more than swallowed air, ev.
Flatus is also produced by bacteria fermenting the contents of the gut and quantity is affected by different foods in our diets.

Thanks for suggestions. I was afraid I might get rude replies!
I don’t think it’s IBS but diverticulosis sounds like a possibility. We eat plenty of vegetables but some of these may contribute to his gas. Might suggest to him to try prebiotics and/or probiotics.

Old Fart had occurred to me too?

I've had wind all my life so ageing doesn't make much difference. It just happens at inopportune moments now,that's all, like when I sneeze or step off a high kerb.

I remember many years ago mentioning it to my GP at the time and because I was healthy he told me there was nothing to worry about------that it was healthier than belching ? He also said that I wouldn't have stomach problems, and he was right. That was in the 70's. He said I had healthy gut bacteria. It's only swallowed air afterall.

As we age, many people develop a weakness of the sphincter muscle at the bottom of the gullet. Some people have heartburn and reflux and some develop a hiatus hernia. My sister had burping, bloating and acid reflux. A scan revealed a hiatus hernia. It's not uncommon in our age group. No treatment for my sister, she just has to watch her diet and avoid food which caused her symptoms.

Definitely.

I've started taking prebiotics and it's made a huge difference.

Now you know why we are called Old Farts! (Sorry if that wasn’t very helpful)

Definitely
Not worried though.

I find I have an increase in wind. I recently had to have a ct scan for an unrelated problem and was diagnosed with diverticulosis. Maybe it could be that.

Yes but think it might be IBS which I assume can just come on with age.

I'm not sure he needs a health check. He's getting older, our joints and muscles aren't like they were in our 20's, so it's safe to assume whatever deals with other bodily functions may have gone slightly south.
Unless he has worrying symptoms and eats a normal healthy diet I'd say let it go.

eat prunes

No I am 81 and would have noticed by now , he needs a health check