Old age at 50?

Question

Why do manypeople under 20 regard those over 50 as really old and decrepid ? Will they like to be viewed that way when their turn comes?

Answer 1

Whoa, I am 50 at Christmas and any young rapscallion who wants to view me as old and decrepit needs to stop right there, I am happy, fit, in good shape, healthy, I wear what I want and do what I want without limitation, we are as old as we feel and I certainly feel great, age comes to us all, just hope they use their 'old age' a heck of a lot better than some of them are using their youth.

Answer 2

The Gods alone know! I am 50 in three weeks time.

I've just put my cricket bat away after playing during the English season - I bat at No 3 and I bowl as well - I can do leg spin, and medium pace swing bowling, and I field at Point or Cover, so my eyes and reactions are sharp. I took 12 catches this season, and achieved a run-out by a powerful lob from mid-on.

I do not normally descend to the profane on this site, but my wife (44) bought some new and very sexy underwear yesterday. Three times in two hours? Neither of us are knackered or past it yet!

I do weights - 100kg on the bar to my chest, 75kg above my head. I went out at lunchtime today and had three pints of good British real ale, and three shots of Pussers rum. I'm having a beer as I write this diatribe.

I started study with the Open University 10 years ago, and I am now an MA, and I'm going for my Doctorate.

One other great advantage - I was made redundant 18 months ago (it was implied I was too old for contemporary working practices in the office - or so my performance reviews said) . I came out with 40 grand, I get my Pension from my employment at the end of this month (another 27 grand) - I've got a local job, so no more commuting, and my mortgage, on a 5 bedroom house that overlooks the sea, is less that 30 grand.

I feel sorry for the under twenties - no protection in their employment by Trades Unions, such as I had. No education under the recommendations of the Beveridge report, that I had. No benefits from the Socialism of Attlee that I had. No final salary pension, poor sick pay, and you need a University degree to aspire to any post higher than the level of janitor.

I will leave you to your tasteless, microwaved meals, your loud and meaningless music, your domination by the market and by advertising. Have fun with AIDS and Chlamydia. Mortgage your soul to buy a studio flat and enjoy your 4 hour daily commute. Keep the McDonalds shareholders happy and enjoy your heart attack and stroke. Regard a fresh onion as a curiosity, and cutlery as an anachronism. Spend hours on the web looking up the meaning of anachronism because you cannot find or use a dictionary. All the world is packaged into bite-sized chunks for you to enjoy, and it is probably pre-masticated, so you don't even have to chew things over.

Old? Decrepit? I dont think so. But you can call me smug, if you like, provided you say Sir first. Us Fifties have won!!

Answer 3

Old and decrepid, huh? How about old and decrepit? I looked it up. I didn't know how to spell it, neither. Well, I just hopped off my 12-speed after an absolutely delightful pedal through the Maine countryside, looking at the fall foliage - figure about 12 miles. And I did the same bike "loop" yesterday, and tomorrow at 9 A.M., I break a sweat, lugging boxes of books for two hours, down the hall to get ready for our annual book sale here in South Portland. So, if I may be permitted, I do not feel all of us are ready for the grave when we turn fifty. I surely am not! My best friend is 85 and he walks in the park every morning to stay in shape. By the way, I would strongly urge anyone wanting to get his healthy back to seriously consider riding a bicycle everywhere. Sent to you with good energies from Chris, In South Portland, Maine, U.S.A. (I am 63 years "old.")

Answer 4

50 isn't old-it's the "new 30". Look at all of the beautiful women who are 50, either nearing it or past it. These people would be surprised !

Answer 5

The average age span in 64 years. You're middle aged by 32. Old and decrepit by 50.

Answer 6

Hey I'm 50 and my mum still treats me as if I'm about 10. Let's face it if your mothers alive you'll never be old.

Some good answers folks, especially from the more mature among you, and fair play to you Janet F.

Answer 7

I am 50.......the staff i used to have told me i was really cool ( whatever that means ) I do feel in place with younger people and don't feel old. My parents are 87 & 90 and have been married for 68 years, now that is old !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 8

A lot of the young ones WILL be decrepit when they are 50!

Answer 9

I'm 23 and i feel like old starts around 65-70.

Answer 10

i think fifty is kinda old, doesnt mean you can't still be attractive or good looking, in fact, most woman i see who are in there 50s, are better dress and looking, and nicer, than most of the girls my own age, and i'm 19