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"If old is about having falls, I've been old since I was 31.
Be careful not to conflate being old with being disabled. You can have falls but still be young!"
Does that make it more about your general health than your age then?
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"Physically or mentally?
Either???
Luna"
Mentally I think is older (obviously unless health hits) so many elderly talk about still thinking they can..but being let down by their bodies
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"If old is about having falls, I've been old since I was 31.
Be careful not to conflate being old with being disabled. You can have falls but still be young!
Does that make it more about your general health than your age then?
Luna"
Yes, health/disability and age are independent of each other. I am not old. I'll be 37 next month. But unless I'm very careful, I fall due to having a disability. |
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"If old is about having falls, I've been old since I was 31.
Be careful not to conflate being old with being disabled. You can have falls but still be young!
Does that make it more about your general health than your age then?
Luna
Yes, health/disability and age are independent of each other. I am not old. I'll be 37 next month. But unless I'm very careful, I fall due to having a disability. "
Disabilities aside if you do fall, do people say you fell over or that you "had a fall"?
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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago
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I thought I was old when I turned 30, after a few weeks of feeling sorry for myself I realised I didn’t feel any different and not felt old since.
I guess the falling over or having a fall test is when you stop being able to getting up by yourself then I guess it’s a fall ?? |
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"At what age do you become old?
Having a conversation the other day and we were discussing at what age do you stop 'falling over' and start 'having a fall?"
Anything over 70 is "getting on a bit"
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"I thought I was old when I turned 30, after a few weeks of feeling sorry for myself I realised I didn’t feel any different and not felt old since.
I guess the falling over or having a fall test is when you stop being able to getting up by yourself then I guess it’s a fall ??"
that could be the defining moment, when you need assistance to get back up.
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As some will say its more about attitude rather than the number. Some people seem to have been born middle aged and can't wait to be old! Just got to try and remain interested in what's going on now, try and stay fit and healthy. Have to say when it comes to the latter it's starting to get more difficult. However, I know quite a few people who are younger than me yet seem to have almost given up. Just keep on trying to be young.
Nb One definite sign is making noises when you sit down or get up and of that I'm guilty. |
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"just had a peek at you mell you dont look 51
Lol thanks
But age is just a number  "
I never understand this expression. We are the age we are, that number is a fact that is bound up with all aspects of our experiences, expectations and health. Its great to be healthy and energetic at any age but this doesn't make us any younger, unfortunately. |
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"At what age do you become old?
Having a conversation the other day and we were discussing at what age do you stop 'falling over' and start 'having a fall?"
Dunnoo... I never really thought of it too much.
I guess the bus-pass age? 60. The retirement age? 66/67
My parents are 75 ( Pop) and 72 ( mom). Mom falls a bit but hasn't broken anything. Dad never falls.
My granny reached 80 and never had falls.
My great-grandfather lived to 98 and I don't remember him falling at all. He did ride a bike until he was 80 so good balance I guess?
I have an ex-colleague who is in her late 50's and she keeps falling over and breaking parts of her body.
I just played with someone over 60 and he still plays team sports and could keep up with me someone 20 years younger.
I have friends who had knee replacements in their 20s and 30s.
It really all depends on the person, their lifestyle and their genetics.
I tell the kids ( age 25 and under) I'm old so they don't expect me to sprint all over the workplace. They are always faster than me. I always remind my self that I cannot physically compete with 20 year olds. Lol!
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"For me I started middle age at 40 when peri menopause started, so I'll put old aged 70"
Peri-Menopause is kicking my butt.  
at least I can use this as an excuse to go to sleep early and not put the heating on...and not wear a coat.  |
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Fortunately birthdays during lockdown don’t count so I knock 2 or 3 years off for that, let’s call it 5 or 6 for round figures.
That puts me pretty much in my early 40s, give or take, but I’ve never had any physical problems so I’m basically 37
Which is *still* fucking old  |
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"I agree with Candyfloss
I'm not ready for been old
I've just refurbished my kitchen everything but kitchen units
New skirting and flooring
Decorated "
Hiya Charlie not seen u in a while! How u doing? X |
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"If old is about having falls, I've been old since I was 31.
Be careful not to conflate being old with being disabled. You can have falls but still be young!
Does that make it more about your general health than your age then?
Luna
Yes, health/disability and age are independent of each other. I am not old. I'll be 37 next month. But unless I'm very careful, I fall due to having a disability.
Disabilities aside if you do fall, do people say you fell over or that you "had a fall"?
Mr Hayes "
The doctors call it "having a fall". I say "fuck, I wish my leg worked"  |
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"Always went with the 30’s
0-30 Young
30-60 Middle Age
60-90 Old age
However with people living longer lives and looking after themselves it’s now ….
0-35 Young
35-70 Middle Aged
70-100 Old age "
Fuck. I'm still middle aged |
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"At what age do you become old?
Having a conversation the other day and we were discussing at what age do you stop 'falling over' and start 'having a fall?"
A person's health is everything regards anything tbh. |
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"If old is about having falls, I've been old since I was 31.
Be careful not to conflate being old with being disabled. You can have falls but still be young!
Does that make it more about your general health than your age then?
Luna
Yes, health/disability and age are independent of each other. I am not old. I'll be 37 next month. But unless I'm very careful, I fall due to having a disability.
Disabilities aside if you do fall, do people say you fell over or that you "had a fall"?
Mr Hayes
The doctors call it "having a fall". I say "fuck, I wish my leg worked" "
I wouldn't listen to the doctors they're only practicing, I'd wait for someone who knows what they're talking about.
Mr Hayes. |
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32 but keep been told I am older in my head with the things I enjoy eg going to the pub on an afternoon with a paper or happer having night in with a film or takeaway or falling asleep on the sofa all the time don't see it myself but Mrs says iam well older in my head lol |
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"If old is about having falls, I've been old since I was 31.
Be careful not to conflate being old with being disabled. You can have falls but still be young!
Does that make it more about your general health than your age then?
Luna
Yes, health/disability and age are independent of each other. I am not old. I'll be 37 next month. But unless I'm very careful, I fall due to having a disability.
Disabilities aside if you do fall, do people say you fell over or that you "had a fall"?
Mr Hayes
The doctors call it "having a fall". I say "fuck, I wish my leg worked"
I wouldn't listen to the doctors they're only practicing, I'd wait for someone who knows what they're talking about.
Mr Hayes."
If I go into hospital for any reason, I'm labelled a high risk for falls, put it that way |
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"Always went with the 30’s
0-30 Young
30-60 Middle Age
60-90 Old age
However with people living longer lives and looking after themselves it’s now ….
0-35 Young
35-70 Middle Aged
70-100 Old age
Fuck. I'm still middle aged "
Sorry I don’t make the rules  |
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"Always went with the 30’s
0-30 Young
30-60 Middle Age
60-90 Old age
However with people living longer lives and looking after themselves it’s now ….
0-35 Young
35-70 Middle Aged
70-100 Old age
Fuck. I'm still middle aged
Sorry I don’t make the rules "
Can I submit an appeal? |
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"Always went with the 30’s
0-30 Young
30-60 Middle Age
60-90 Old age
However with people living longer lives and looking after themselves it’s now ….
0-35 Young
35-70 Middle Aged
70-100 Old age
Fuck. I'm still middle aged
Sorry I don’t make the rules
Can I submit an appeal?"
There’s always an exemption to every rule (it’ll cost you a fiver) |
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"Always went with the 30’s
0-30 Young
30-60 Middle Age
60-90 Old age
However with people living longer lives and looking after themselves it’s now ….
0-35 Young
35-70 Middle Aged
70-100 Old age
Fuck. I'm still middle aged
Sorry I don’t make the rules
Can I submit an appeal?
There’s always an exemption to every rule (it’ll cost you a fiver) "
*Slips brown envelope under table* |
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"Always went with the 30’s
0-30 Young
30-60 Middle Age
60-90 Old age
However with people living longer lives and looking after themselves it’s now ….
0-35 Young
35-70 Middle Aged
70-100 Old age
Fuck. I'm still middle aged
Sorry I don’t make the rules
Can I submit an appeal?
There’s always an exemption to every rule (it’ll cost you a fiver)
*Slips brown envelope under table* "
Middle age is now 40-80 |
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"At what age do you become old?
Having a conversation the other day and we were discussing at what age do you stop 'falling over' and start 'having a fall?"
I am not old, I am 64 a cyclisti and biker, love a dance and walk regularly and still a swinger. We aren't all knackered at 50 you know!  |
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There are definitely stages of life. You listen to different music, have less crazy nights, have different interests.
It has a lot to do with health as well as family constraints.
In the last couple of years, I have got younger health wise. I also have no real family constraints having never had kids or been married.
So, in my fifties I am able to go to the gym after a night shift, have a couple of hours sleep and then go out to the pub if I want.
Sexually I have also been regenerated and feel more sexual than I did 10 years ago. I am able to keep up and stay up.
I feel better and better as time goes on. So being "old" has so many factors and only one of them is age. |
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Beginning to think its when you think of comfort over style.
Not sure what that means for men, maybe the cardigan thing. For women I feel it includes deciding to wear flat shoes instead of heels and a coat when I leave the house.
Luna |
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"Beginning to think its when you think of comfort over style.
Not sure what that means for men, maybe the cardigan thing. For women I feel it includes deciding to wear flat shoes instead of heels and a coat when I leave the house.
Luna"
Urgh. Still old by that measure  |
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"Beginning to think its when you think of comfort over style.
Not sure what that means for men, maybe the cardigan thing. For women I feel it includes deciding to wear flat shoes instead of heels and a coat when I leave the house.
Luna
Urgh. Still old by that measure "
I must still be young then, love a pair heels.
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"Beginning to think its when you think of comfort over style.
Not sure what that means for men, maybe the cardigan thing. For women I feel it includes deciding to wear flat shoes instead of heels and a coat when I leave the house.
Luna"
My Mum always said you know when you’re getting older, when the clothes in Marks and Sparks start looking good, or when you buy clothes for comfort over fashion. |
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"Beginning to think its when you think of comfort over style.
Not sure what that means for men, maybe the cardigan thing. For women I feel it includes deciding to wear flat shoes instead of heels and a coat when I leave the house.
Luna
My Mum always said you know when you’re getting older, when the clothes in Marks and Sparks start looking good, or when you buy clothes for comfort over fashion. "
My mum always said "stop jumping in those puddles" and "I'll give you something to cry about in a minute".
Mr Hayes. |
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"Beginning to think its when you think of comfort over style.
Not sure what that means for men, maybe the cardigan thing. For women I feel it includes deciding to wear flat shoes instead of heels and a coat when I leave the house.
Luna
My Mum always said you know when you’re getting older, when the clothes in Marks and Sparks start looking good, or when you buy clothes for comfort over fashion. "
I'm deffo still young then as my grandaughter took me to our outlet m and s few weeks ago to look for a dress for her wedding I said god it's full of old people's clothes got a few on sheen to choose from in end x |
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"Beginning to think its when you think of comfort over style.
Not sure what that means for men, maybe the cardigan thing. For women I feel it includes deciding to wear flat shoes instead of heels and a coat when I leave the house.
Luna"
Christ. By that measure I've been old for 25+ years |
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"About 79/80"
I like your thinking According to most here anything post 70 is done for.
I’m 73 in a few days my memory was better when on HRT as was my skin . Luckily I do not ‘have falls just yet  . Still get horny though , does that go away I wonder . |
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"Beginning to think its when you think of comfort over style.
Not sure what that means for men, maybe the cardigan thing. For women I feel it includes deciding to wear flat shoes instead of heels and a coat when I leave the house.
Luna
Urgh. Still old by that measure
I must still be young then, love a pair heels.
Mr Hayes."
I can't wear them. Flat shoes only nowadays, preferably with laces and space to accommodate an ankle brace  |
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over a year ago
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I remember thinking when I was turning 30 that it was ancient.
44 soon and no longer dreading getting older.
I do feel middle aged due to my adult child constantly reminding me of my age.
Though health wise no complaints.
Best I've felt in years. |
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"At what age do you become old?
Having a conversation the other day and we were discussing at what age do you stop 'falling over' and start 'having a fall?"
Having recently attended a multi-generational event, based on that Im gonna say late 60's/ 70's. |
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"When you stop judging the behaviour of those people older than you and start doing it instead to those people younger than you "
Lol! Me at work
To the younger colleagues: "you are going to get in trouble and then don't come crying to me" " what happened to your brain?"
Older Colleagues: "How's your pension? Mine's fuck all. we are going to have to work here forever at this rate!" "sorry my old brain isn't working today" |
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Well, the drop dead gorgeous 69 year old lady fast asleep alongside me who has a body that some women in their 30's and 40's would die for, and has everything in her wardrobe to tease and please her chosen guy doesn't seem to think she's old, and to me her techniques in looking after a guy in and out of the bedroom could knock spots off the skills of average bimbo. |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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I think 60-70 , it’s the point at which your body and/or mind begins to limit you , for many, not all. I hope mine doesn’t. Currently I’m fitter and sharper than most the guys I work with 2/3 my age , I can’t see how that could be possible at 70 |
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Age is a frame of mind, I only have one grandparent left my Nan ( mums mum ) she’s 99 in December, she lived independently until she 92 and only moved in with my mum because she had a fall in the house, but my other Nan ( dads mum) she turned 60 and gave up thinking “ I’m a pensioner now, she died at the age of 72.
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"I think 60-70 , it’s the point at which your body and/or mind begins to limit you , for many, not all. I hope mine doesn’t. Currently I’m fitter and sharper than most the guys I work with 2/3 my age , I can’t see how that could be possible at 70"
Wouldn't b surprised I'm 65 and fitter than alot of my co workers they moan about their ailments pushing the trollys we have! Wear elbow/knee supports because of damage caused by them! And they way younger than me x |
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"I used to think I'd die in my car because I know I drive too fast. Now I think I'll die by tripping over my dog at the top of the stairs.
Also, eyesight goes out of focus with age VERY QUICKLY. "
Eye focus up close is a big one. I have noticed since getting over 40 my short focus is slower i wear glasses and my optician told me it’s something that happens to everyone once over 40 we start to degrade with focusing ability for both distance / short at same time.
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"At what age do you become old?
Having a conversation the other day and we were discussing at what age do you stop 'falling over' and start 'having a fall?"
cannot remember its that damn long ago!!!!!!!!!!!  |
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"I used to think I'd die in my car because I know I drive too fast. Now I think I'll die by tripping over my dog at the top of the stairs.
Also, eyesight goes out of focus with age VERY QUICKLY.
Eye focus up close is a big one. I have noticed since getting over 40 my short focus is slower i wear glasses and my optician told me it’s something that happens to everyone once over 40 we start to degrade with focusing ability for both distance / short at same time.
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I have put in a complaint at the local supermarket.
I told them that the isles are too narrow.
I don’t require any more room to move about, I just can’t stand far enough away to read the price cards they put in those little rails on the front of the shelf. |
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over a year ago
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"At what age do you become old?
Having a conversation the other day and we were discussing at what age do you stop 'falling over' and start 'having a fall?"
I am 59 I still do West Coast Swing and modern jive dancing. Have a very physical job and plat airsofg and been told I have a young outlook and look and move like a person half my age.
And yes I know I am out of the age range of most women on here are looking for but I wager none of them will look this good whwn they get to my age |
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"At what age do you become old?
Having a conversation the other day and we were discussing at what age do you stop 'falling over' and start 'having a fall?
I am 59 I still do West Coast Swing and modern jive dancing. Have a very physical job and plat airsofg and been told I have a young outlook and look and move like a person half my age.
And yes I know I am out of the age range of most women on here are looking for but I wager none of them will look this good whwn they get to my age"
I've just taken up ceroc dancing  |
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One sign you're getting old, young women start smiling at you like you're just some harmless guy who reminds them of an uncle or grandad.
Given the change in attitudes it seems that even the option of becoming a dirty old man isn't allowable now6 |
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"One sign you're getting old, young women start smiling at you like you're just some harmless guy who reminds them of an uncle or grandad.
Given the change in attitudes it seems that even the option of becoming a dirty old man isn't allowable now6"
Lol that's the way it should be! Nobody should be openly gawking and leering |
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"One sign you're getting old, young women start smiling at you like you're just some harmless guy who reminds them of an uncle or grandad.
Given the change in attitudes it seems that even the option of becoming a dirty old man isn't allowable now6
Lol that's the way it should be! Nobody should be openly gawking and leering"
Some people are just no fun! |
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I am 61 and still as active physically as when I was at 21
I coach Boxing, at my age I no longer compete but I’d doesn’t stop me getting in a ring and sparring with a current professional in his early 30’s
I have moved my martial arts training into the more subtle internal arts rather than the hard and fast styles
As far as bedroom gymnastics go nothing has changed. I have slowed down slightly which means a more longer time is spent building a lady up rather than the quickie from days gone by
So to answer the OP
I am too old when they nail down my coffin |
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