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At what age do we become Elderly? I'm 61, Am i there yet?

Rosie, I don't know what the offical answer is, but I am now 60. A few years ago my oldest son told me I was elderly. I told him I must be - I was the mother of a middle-aged man. He immediately changed his tune, and hasn't put me in that category again.

We'll both have to see if others think we are elderly. I DON'T!

I may be gettin' older, but REFUSE to grow up

Love both your answers

I've seen people in their 30' act and look the part of an older 'acting' 50'ish - 60 person. On the other hand I've seen and enjoy much more the people in their 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's so young at heart it was contageous

Anyone can shave 20 years off, in appearance alone, by changing the colors or style of clothes they wear, hairstyle, excercise, the company they keep, etc.

I think what we feel on the inside easily carries over to the outside.

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Elleise
Clairvoyance Editor

The question for me is "How young is young?" I often feel as though I'm eight years old! And that can't be good!

That all depends, Lori

Are you mature for your age at 8, lol? I think it's a wonderful attribute. But sometimes people like that tend to draw other people to them needing energy of their own. Sometimes that part can be trying.

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Elleise
clairvoyance Editor

I just turned 62 in Jan. and I sure don't feel old as yet. I just saw a survey done by PEW (can't remember their whole name :)) that had to do with the highest increase in internet users are in the 75 year-old range.

The division my age group is in was called the older boomers, rather than senior citizens, so I felt pretty good about that!

I have always felt and probably acted about 10 years younger than I am until I started living with my Dad who is 86. When he is gone, and I am living near my grandson, currently living in another state, I probably will feel younger again. At least that's what I hope.

I'm almost 60 and while the number sounds scary, I don't feel much different than I did at 30.
I think elderly is more about appearance and action than about a number. I see people in the nursing home where my father is that are elderly. The way they walk, act and think are elderly but in age, they may differ by 30 or 40 years.

You are kidding! I would have never guessed that; late 40s early 50s at the most.