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   old age

   /əʊld ˈeɪdʒ/

   noun

   • 1. the later part of normal life: "loneliness affects many people in old age"
   • ▪ the state of being old: "old age itself is not a disease"

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   What does old age mean?

   • For statistical and public administrative purposes, however, old age is frequently defined as 60 or 65 years of age or older. Old age has a dual definition. It is the last stage in the life processes of an individual, and it is an age group or generation comprising a segment of the oldest members of a population.

   Old age | Challenges, Benefits & Lifestyle Changes | Britannica

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   Why are people considered old?

   • In addition to chronological age, people can be considered old because of the other dimensions of old age. For example, people may be considered old when they become grandparents or when they begin to do less or different work in retirement.

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   What does the term 'old person' mean?

   • It is used in general usage instead of traditional terms such as "old person", "old-age pensioner", or "elderly" as a courtesy and to signify continuing relevance of and respect for this population group as "citizens" of society, of senior "rank". The term was apparently coined in 1938 during a political campaign.

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   What is the difference between young old and old old?

   • The "young old" are the healthy individuals who can function on their own without assistance and can complete their daily tasks independently, while the "old old" are those who depend on specific services due to declining health or diseases. An elderly woman walks along a road.

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3. www.britannica.com › science › old-ageOld age | Challenges, Benefits & Lifestyle Changes | Britannica

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   old age, in human beings, the final stage of the normal life span. Definitions of old age are not consistent from the standpoints of biology, demography (conditions of mortality and morbidity), employment and retirement, and sociology.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Old_ageOld age - Wikipedia

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   Old age is the range of ages for people nearing and surpassing life expectancy. People of old age are also referred to as: old people, elderly, elders, senior citizens, seniors or older adults. [1] Old age is not a definite biological stage: the chronological age denoted as "old age" varies culturally and historically. [2]

5. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsAgeing and health - World Health Organization (WHO)

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   Oct 1, 2022 · Key facts on ageing and health: explanation of ageing, common health conditions associated with ageing, Factors influencing Healthy Ageing, Challenges in responding to population ageing and WHO's response.

6. www.researchgate.net › publication › 336686689(PDF) Old Age and Aging - ResearchGate

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   Oct 21, 2019 · According to the World Health Organization (WHO), old age denotes the decrease in an individual’s environmental compliance ability out of her/his control and chronologically defines individuals...

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOLD AGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Old age is the period in a person's life when he or she is old. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of old age with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › old ageOld age Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the noun and adjective meanings of old age, and see examples of how to use it in a sentence. Find out the difference between old age and old-age, and explore related words and entries.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › old-ageOLD AGE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Old age is the period in a person's life when he or she is old. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of old age with examples from various sources.