Skip to content
Healthy Aging Hub

:

Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

3 min

Is 62 classed as elderly? Understanding the modern view of aging

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the senior population is growing, but the age at which one is considered "elderly" is less defined than ever. Many wonder, is 62 classed as elderly? The answer is nuanced and depends on the context, from social perceptions to legal and medical definitions.

Read Healthy Aging
4 min

Is 62 Old for a Woman? Examining the Nuances of Modern Aging

According to a 2023 Harris Poll report, the median age that Americans now consider 'old' is 80, a significant shift from previous generations. This re-evaluation of what constitutes old age highlights why the question, 'Is 62 old for a woman?', has a far more complex answer than a simple number suggests. As life expectancy increases and lifestyle expectations evolve, a woman's vitality and health are more relevant to her age perception than her chronological years.

Read Healthy Aging