2007-07-16 10:19:22 · 22 answers · asked by katt4 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
I think people here in the US technically think of the elderly as those who can legally collect social security (so age 63 or somewhere around that.) But in practice, I think people consider the elderly to be those that are old enough to be impared by their age to some extent.
I have two sets of grandparents still and they are all around 65 years old. But in my mind, my dad's parents aren't elderly because they still live just like they used to and don't need any help with anything. My mom's parents, on the other hand, have changed their lifestyle significantly bacause of "old-age" problems. They don't drive, have many health problems, don't walk well, etc. So they are elderly in my mind, even though they are the same age as my other grandparents.
I guess it's a matter of perspective.
2007-07-16 10:32:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No age it depends on the individual My grandmother lived to, 94 and was Never elderly My mother, {her daughter} elderly at 60.
2007-07-17 08:21:23 · answer #2 · answered by devora k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elderly is a state of mind. But if you had to pick an age, I would say 100.
2007-07-16 23:55:56 · answer #3 · answered by Linda R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be over 95.
Not so long ago an article in our local newsaper spoke of an elderly person who was assaulted....etc the person was aged 54!!!!! the article was written by a person in their 20's.
so elderly means a different age to different people. I'm closer to 60 than 59 so that explains my answer. hehehe
2007-07-17 02:06:15 · answer #4 · answered by i love my garden 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's true what they say... you're as young as you feel
I've seen women who look in their 40's & 50's only to surprise me by saying their in their 60's, 70's and some entering their 80's! I would have never classified these women as 'elderly' as long as you carry yourself well and dress to impress yourself foremost... than you can rock any age...
(my grandmother who is in her early 60's gets mistaken for my aunt and my mom/aunts sister. She constantly gets men hitting on her making her laugh)
2007-07-17 11:22:13 · answer #5 · answered by aleasha_Sam01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good question I guess it just depends on the person
some can age well others do not..
there are plenty of older people who are retired & very active
then there are those who need assistance even in their 60's
I personally would like that word "elderly" taken off the english language...
2007-07-17 08:43:24 · answer #6 · answered by muffett1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
65
2007-07-16 17:26:31 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Association for Retired Persons seems to think it's 55, but since I'm pushing that, I resent that. I would say over 65, but others may differ.
2007-07-16 17:28:57 · answer #8 · answered by Jess 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a member of AARP but I still get asked for my ID when buying alcohol! I don't know what age "elderly" would be.
2007-07-16 17:29:04 · answer #9 · answered by crystal89431 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elderly? As in old? When your walker breaks down from overuse.
2007-07-16 20:03:13 · answer #10 · answered by merrybodner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋