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Oct 10, 2025

4 min

Is a 60 Year Old Person Considered Old? Redefining Modern Aging

According to a 2023 Harris Poll, the median age at which Americans consider a person "old" has shifted to 80, significantly later than in previous generations. This profound re-evaluation of late-life milestones brings into question whether a 60 year old person is considered old in today's world. The answer is far more complex than just a number.

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Oct 4, 2025

4 min

What is 60 years of age called?

By age 60, a person can expect to live, on average, for another two decades, and the formal term for someone in this decade is a sexagenarian. This term, rooted in Latin, is part of a series of decade-based labels that offer a deeper understanding of the life stages we experience.

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