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3rd December 2013 #1
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Being 'elderly'...
On the BBC news just now, people 64 + were referred to as 'elderly' .
So I've got another 2 years then ?
No way do I regard myself as anywhere near 'elderly'.
Thoughts please...not on how old I LOOK....thanks.
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3rd December 2013 #2
you are an old codger graham
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3rd December 2013 #3
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Pah !
Must try harder on the Xbox though.
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3rd December 2013 #4
You may look 106, but we all know you are young at heart
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3rd December 2013 #5
old as you feel they say
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3rd December 2013 #6
Well Graham, I certainly don't feel old, you're just a spring chicken yet!
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Age is just a number ... and you certainly wont be alone 8% of the worlds population ; almost a fifth of the UK population ; and 4% of the Philippines population are 65 and over.
Average life expectancy ( at birth ) is now at least 78 for men and 82 for women ( UK ) ; 69 and 74 in Philippines. It does vary markedly within both countries.
For Kensington and Chelsea its 85 and 89 ; compare that to Glasgow ( 72 and 78 ). The UK fares rather less well than other countries ( like Spain, Italy, Australia and Sweden ) for HEALTHY life expectancy 69 for men and 80 for women.
UK life expectancy at 65 is around 84 for men and 86 for women. Ill health in the last years of life ( heart disease, cancers, chronic lung disease ) is often linked to avoidable risk factors - like obesity, high blood pressure and smoking. Depression, dementia, and loneliness affect a significant minority of older people. 2/3 of NHS usage is by over 65s but they receive only 2/5 of expenditure. Almost half of hospital admissions are aged 65+. At least 4/5 deaths in the UK are in the over 65s - in fact any death under 65 is classed as premature . Despite that, over half of people over 65 are fairly satisfied with their health .
Of course these are only statistics ! No one can accurately predict life expectancy for individuals.
For the substantial numbers of old codgers or elderly individuals, age discrimination IS seen as a problem by many. Were low priority to politicians ; our skills and talents are often unappreciated ; and travel insurance policies may have an upper age limit.
The chances, at 65, of living enjoyable and healthy lives for the next 19 years ( average man ) or 21 years ( average woman ) are better if our lifestyle choices are good :-
exercise, diet, alcohol, drugs, smoking ); plus
a POSITIVE attitude and hobbies ;
Supportive partners, relatives and friends ;
all influenced by factors such as where we live and our genetic make up.
I dont care what Im called at 65+ ! Ive seen enough of life through my work and leisure to appreciate every single day, with plenty to look forward to in 2014 and beyond !
Good health to all members, whatever age you are .
http://www.geohive.com/earth/population_age_2.aspx
http://www.ageuk.org.uk/Documents/EN....pdf?dtrk=true
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Thanks Alan. An enjoyable read . You're right of course, our birth age is just a number when you consider how one has looked after one's self over the years. We are just like cars..if you don't get it serviced eventually the wheels will fall off
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Thanks Alan.
Now, about those risk factors.
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5th December 2013 #12
your as old as the woman you feel, well thats the saying
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