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We're not 'The Elderly'

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kittylester Mon 17-Mar-14 11:03:14

I'm me!! I'm older than some and younger than some. There are older people than me who are fitter, healthier and more alert. There are younger people than me who are less fit, less healthier and less alert than me!!

Beeping generalisations ! angry

Nonnie Mon 17-Mar-14 10:52:20

I wish someone would tell me when 'elderly' begins!

Is it 55 as shown in advertisements for retirement properties?

Is it when we get our state pensions?

Is it at a certain age when we suddenly turn from being 'old' to being 'elderly'

I want to know!!!!

loop50 Mon 17-Mar-14 10:44:06

We're more than that - we deserve some respect.

Whether we're 'younger, older people' or 'older, older people' (as coined at this link and in more depth. http://www.generationboomer.co.uk/boomer-news/)

I've made my point there.
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