Is 60 “elderly”? No way! How about “late middle aged”?
Over the weekend, I heard someone refer to people who are 60 as “elderly.” I was extremely offended. After all, “60 is the new 40.” So how can 60 be elderly?!
Certainly Baby Boomers in their late 40s, early 50s can be considered “middle aged.” But what about those of us who are nearing/over 60? How about “late middle aged”?
Look at these two photos, both of which were labeled as “elderly” by picapp. Is this woman “elderly”?
Image details: Female senior served by picapp.com
How about this man?
Image details: Elderly businessman phoning served by picapp.com
What do you think?