Age 65 is called Elderly?

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

I guess I thought of elderly as about 75. A newscaster was on TV and said that 65 was elderly. Today I just do not think of the age decade of 60 as eldery. Maybe years ago when people were considered old at 50.

mac116 · ‎03-26-2010

I sure don't think of 65 as elderly either! I think that many people at that age and older are still healthy, active, and still in the workforce. I might be a bit prejudiced since I am over 65, and do not feel OLD at all.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

I once contacted a reporter and suggested she knock off referring to anybody as "elderly". It's a ridiculous manner of describing a senior citizen, very insulting and not, IMO, at all PC. I didn't see her do it again. Protest!

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BornToShop · ‎03-10-2010

Well, I would prefer to call it "seasoned" as opposed to elderly.

Perkup · ‎03-09-2010

@SeaMaiden wrote:
I guess I thought of elderly as about 75. A newscaster was on TV and said that 65 was elderly. Today I just do not think of the age decade of 60 as eldery. Maybe years ago when people were considered old at 50.

This is one of the best reasons ever to "Change the Channel".

Yardlie · ‎03-10-2010

I like "mature."

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nana59 · ‎05-12-2012

You're eligible for Social Security...so you're elderly!!

Mellie32 · ‎03-13-2010

My dad is 65 - I don't think of him as elderly. That word, to me, means someone very old and frail.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

That's what wikipedia says, too, but I don't agree. I think it should be closer to 75, imo.

blackhole99 · ‎08-22-2013

I'm 66 and was taken back when a young man referred to me and my friend as elderly ladies. Now my friend does look older, but I think I look more 56 than 66, even my doctor thinks I look 10 years younger. I just think young people think if you are not young like them you are elderly. My husband says everyone over 65 thinks they look younger than they are.LOL