Well, not really a crisis, more of a question. Recently I heard a convenience store robber described by a reporter as 'elderly'. Then they went on to say he was in his sixties. I turned 69 a couple of weeks ago and I'm not elderly, am I? Elderly has always referred to people way older than me (in their 90's these days). I know I'm not middle aged anymore, unless I expect to live to 130 or so - not too likely. But I'm not sure how to think of myself. I don't much like the term 'senior', except for the discounts. I do like the discounts.
I need to give this some thought. There should be a title for people who have lived a while but don't feel old.
Hmmm... Nana, Mom and girlfriend don't count. I need a term to be used by the outside world in general.
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