What age do you consider to be "elderly"?

[tvguy]

A 64 year old man was murdered here. One of the TV stations is calling him an "elderly" man. My station is just describing him as a "64 years old".

Is 64 elderly to you? It isn't to me, however, at least in California, in regards to "Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly", the law says residents have to be a minimum of 59 years old to live there. So the state is saying "elderly" starts at age 59.

 

[Skippy918]

I think it's 75 -80

 

[ronandannette]

A 64 year old man was murdered here. One of the TV stations is calling him an "elderly" man. My station is just describing him as a "64 years old".

Is 64 elderly to you? It isn't to me, however, at least in California, in regards to "Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly", the law says residents have to be a minimum of 59 years old to live there. So the state is saying "elderly" starts at age 59.

{{shudder}} I guess it's at least technically correct then. I used to think it was hilarious when my DH began being offered "senior's discounts" when he reached 55. Laughing out of the other side of my face now that I'm approaching 5-0 myself and it's palpable how many people consider me "old".

 

[JaxDad]

I assume it is just a coincidence that you started this thread on my birthday...

 

[jedi_howard]

over 30

 

[SgtTibbs]

Twenty years older than me, regardless of my age.

 

[Pixie Dust ✨]

My 80yo aunt is "elderly" when she wants a discount or a seat on the senior bus to the casino, but hearing aids & the senior center are "for old people."

 

[King Schultz]

I think it's more about activity level, mental alertness, health, state of mind, etc. rather than a specific number.


Unless you're like 95, then you're old no matter what you think.

 

[tvguy]

I assume it is just a coincidence that you started this thread on my birthday...

And mine.

 

[gwynne]

It's probably time for that TV station to hire some new "talent".

 

[JaxDad]

And mine.

Happy Birthday! I am 54, going on 30! I had kids pretty late in life, so they are keeping me young. At least that is what I like to tell myself...

 

[RedAngie]

When I was a young kid, 30+ was old.

When I was a young adult, it was 50+.

Now that I'm over 50, elderly is 80+

 

[King Schultz]

My 80yo aunt is "elderly" when she wants a discount or a seat on the senior bus to the casino, but hearing aids & the senior center are "for old people."

This reminds me of a joke. . .


How do you get a group of sweet little old ladies to loudly curse?

Yell "Bingo!"

 

[tvguy]

Unless you're like 95, then you're old no matter what you think.

My mom was in a care facility and there were 2 ladies there in their late 90's who had been living with and were being cared for, by their children. But in both cases, they had to move to the care facility because their CHILDREN had died of old age. One lady was 98 and her daughter died at age 80.

 

[mefordis]

A 64 year old man was murdered here. One of the TV stations is calling him an "elderly" man. My station is just describing him as a "64 years old".

Is 64 elderly to you? It isn't to me, however, at least in California, in regards to "Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly", the law says residents have to be a minimum of 59 years old to live there. So the state is saying "elderly" starts at age 59.

I'd say 60 and over is elderly.

 

[CPanther95]

When I was a young kid, 30+ was old.

When I was a young adult, it was 50+.

Now that I'm over 50, elderly is 80+

Basically what I was going to say. I might have said "yes" before I turned 50. Now I definitely do not consider 64 elderly.

 

[MrsDuck]

My dad is 63 and I don't see him as elderly. He'd probably smack me if I called him that!

In my mind, "elderly" is mid 70s.

 

[kimblebee]

I say anything over 70 is elderly.

 

[MainMom]

When I think elderly I think more of the persons health vs age. Elderly to me is someone frail, needs assistance walking (steadying hand, walker, cane), hands may shake, maybe oxygen.

My parents are in their 60's. No way would I consider them elderly. They are extremely active, fit and healthy. One of my Grandmas is in her 80's. She is also active and has none of the issues above. My other Grandma I would say is elderly. She has several of the above issues.

To me there is also a difference between elderly and senior citizen.

 

[pocomom]

I think you are probably elderly when you don't own pants with zippers or shoes with laces AND you confuse your teeth with your partner's.