At what age is considered "elderly"??

[sirrahved]

I'm 25 and I absolutely would not consider 60 elderly. I'd probably consider 80 elderly.

I completely agree with this statement, except I'm 24

[Pam]

According to US Census Bureau, "Older" is 55+.
"Elderly" is 65+.

Thank you for that Joan! I feel much better now.

Moosmom, tell your friend that 60 is a good thing because it means that retirement is just around the corner.

[DJFyrewolf36]

In Nevada, you get "Senior Citizen" status at 55, and all the discounts! My dad is 56 or 57 and is still working...doesn't mean he won't take advantage of lower prices

My grandmother is almost 80 and dispite having major health problems she is still very active. She told me once that just because you get old doesn't mean you have to act like it. ;-)

[Jessika]

Well when you bring up the "senior" versus "elderly" point... I guess I would have to agree. Then again, I don't think you're "old" until you can no longer walk, feed, bathe, drive, or go to the restroom on your own without help. So until you meet all those requirements... you're still a youngin' to me!!

[Marigold2]

I would say the 80's.

[moosmom]

(72 and still a dangerous woman)

I LOOOOOVE your choice of words!

That's how I'm gonna check out...old and DANGEROUS!!!

[smokey the elder]

Some baseball player (Sandy Koufax?) said "age is a matter of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter".

[moosmom]

So until you meet all those requirements... you're still a youngin' to me!!

Gee thanks!!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

When I was still a kid, 50 was almost old, and everyone above 60 was seen as an elderly person
But..... (he he), my mind has changed over the years!! Now, I prefer to see "elderly age" as something passed 70

I love this t-shirt:

[K9karen]

It's just a # to me. But I sure as He$$ want to be DANGEROUS the older I get! How cool!

I did join AARP at 50 and I love the discounts. I used to balk at getting "carded"..now I PRAY someone does!!!

I once referred to my mom as "elderly" (she was around 80) and I thought she'd slap me upside my head!