Recent questions tagged age

Description : Do you know anyone over 80 who can take care of themselves?

Last Answer : My mother is 97, blind, and still living alone. A few years ago she started having a home health aide come in a few times a week. Because of her macular degeneration she has had to hire a car ... bit forgetful, but there is no real sign of dementia or Alzheimer's. I come from pretty tough stuff.

Description : How old are you?

Last Answer : 47

Description : Older jellies: are your friends getting flaky? Are you?

Last Answer : I guess if you ask some of the jellies on Fluther I am pretty flaky. I agree I am crusty, but have been for decades now. But most of my friends and I manage to be pretty good at making ... information or to price out something either at the store or online. But I used to never forget those things.

Description : Do you find that you can not take someone seriously, unless their face has at least some age-indicating wrinkles?

Last Answer : No, I’m not really ageist that way — mostly since I teach college, surrounded by 18–21 year-olds. Many of them are pretty amazing humans.

Description : What is the age when you might begin to be regarded as “Middle Aged”?

Last Answer : Seven years older than my current age. :) Really, when I was in my early twenties, I would have said “over 45”. I am now in my 60s, and I have no real understanding by what is meant as “middle aged”. And elderly for me now refers to people who cannot/are not physically active.

Description : Is it possible to find out the average age of fluther users?

Last Answer : I’m 31, if we’re taking a poll for research purposes.

Description : Why do I feel so old right now?

Last Answer : answer:If I felt 25 I'd feel very young! What's going on in your life @Zachary_Mendes123? Are you studying hard? Working too many hours in your job? How are your relationships with your family or your partner ... things can make you feel tired and burned out. What's going on to make you feel old'?

Description : Why is it considered rude to ask a person how old they are?

Last Answer : Because it’s none of your business (unless it is actually relevant in the conversation).

Description : Have you ever loved doing something and the day came where you realized your body would no longer allow you to do it?

Last Answer : Yes. It’s one of the great losses of my life, and every day it feels like I live in someone else’s body.

Description : What are the ethics of taking advantage of a 'senior discount'?

Last Answer : answer:NO.. Really, 5% off groceries? I would be doing all my neighbors shopping and pocketing 2.5% and they get a 2.5% discount. No ethical dilemma.

Description : Does your age fluctuate?

Last Answer : No, my age stays the same forever.

Description : How do you determine a woman's age?

Last Answer : answer:It really depends on the individual woman. Women who never use make up do not age nearly as badly as women who do. And remember Jake LaMotta’s wife? She did a Playboy pictorial in her late 50s and man oh man she did not look anywhere near 50. She looked younger. And her body…!!!!

Description : How many of you are below 25 years of age?

Last Answer : I’m 22.

Description : Does maturity come from age or experience?

Last Answer : A combination of both. You need to have age to have had enough experiences to acquire maturity and, one hopes, wisdom.

Description : Younger folk, do you ever find yourself gently explaining to older people what language you are allowed to use in polite conversation?

Last Answer : Younger than whom? lol I recently used the word screwed in the presence of a 93 year old and she cracked up. I am 53. I am not hardcore PC, I am discriminating but don't buy into every ... I am also from the PC BC era. You may be intellectually challenged or maybe you ARE just retarded! haha

Description : Do you find that older people are more likely to accept suffering and inconvenience in their lives, and can you explain your reasoning?

Last Answer : Not at all. Older people tend to rant and rave more about “their suffering” and play the martyr card more. Screw it, I’m going somewhere with power.

Description : What would volunteering at a nursing home give to a person?

Last Answer : answer:Perspective. BTW, there are people of all ages at nursing homes. The last time we had to have a relative stay in a facility prior to her passing, I made certain to say Hi to ... component of good mental health. Unfortunately, there is very little of these inside of most nursing facilities.

Description : At what older age, should a woman/man stop coloring their hair?

Last Answer : answer:“Should”? I don’t think there’s an age to stop at any more than there is an age to start at. We’re talking about personal appearance here, and that’s a matter of personal choice. Is there an age at which I must stop wearing jeans? makeup? jewelry? socks?

Description : In your opinion, at what age or milestone does a boy become a man, and at what age or milestone does a girl become a woman?

Last Answer : answer:Nowadays, it seems that boys mature into men about the age of 27 or 28. That seems to be when they've sown they're wild oats to use the old phrase, and are ready to move ... just looking out for parents or siblings and recognizing the need for behaving more maturely to get the better money.

Description : The older you get, the less you trust others - accurate or not?

Last Answer : One could say that, yes. But it’s still subjective, as a person could have a loving and trusting group of friends or government for a long time.

Description : In what specific ways does your present appearance differ from your appearance during your high school years?

Last Answer : I’m slightly less slim, but I look the same. I dress different as well.

Description : How old do you have to be to go on holiday without an adult?

Last Answer : answer:Here in the states, you have to be 18 to rent a hotel room, 25 to rent a car, and I’m not sure about flying. Ultimately, I think it depends on when your parents feel is the right age to let you go.

Description : How old is too old to go trick or treating?

Last Answer : Well I’m over 30 with no plans to stop so….. no such age exists?

Description : Do you remember when you were first addressed as sir or ma'am?

Last Answer : When I moved to the South… a little disconcerting when you’re 14 and people call you “ma’am” or “little lady” (and complete strangers calling you “sweetie” or “honey” or any other kind of pet name).

Description : Do you color your hair?

Last Answer : No I do not. A few years ago I had long hair. [around 40 cm long] After a while when I cut the hair I said I’d either color it or shave. Been a few years since I shave every day. I find it much better.

Description : How many blood relatives of yours--let's say as far back as your great-grandparents--have made it to 100? And would you want to?

Last Answer : Before my great grandparents there were supposedly several but since my great grandparents only a handful that I know about. Most of my family I don’t know or have contact with. I definitely want to make 100 as long as I’m with my wits and mobility.

Description : How do we know the age of the universe is 13.7 billion years?

Last Answer : answer:One cannot subscribe an age to the universe because the universe itself exist outside the realm of Time… Infact time can only exist where there is limitations and containment as in this present earth. An everything which this age consist of has its origin without Time.

Description : What's a polite, humorous response when asked your age and you don't want to reveal it?

Last Answer : I’d tell ya, but then I’d have to kill ya.

Description : How do you keep breasts perky as you age?

Last Answer : oh no hunny I have a similar problem and im in my 20s!! if you find an answer please let me know haha

Description : Do you feel more confident or less confident as you get older?

Last Answer : I am more personally confident, meaning happier in my own skin. Inside, I am soooo awesome. Outside however, I find that I do think twice about physical and legal ramifications before I daredevil. ... about it. Guess I realize I'm not indestructible. The forties have definitely made me smarter.

Description : What makes you think "I'm too young for this"?

Last Answer : Responsibility.

Description : What were your 20s like?

Last Answer : answer:I was married, had an interesting and flexible career, produced two perfect children and was the perfect model for a female college grad. of that era. I was satisfied until I wasn't. My life, ... has taken many unexpected turns and twists, but I have been, on the whole, one the lucky ones.

Description : What is the life expectancy of my border collie?

Last Answer : answer:I'd say given his good health status maybe several more, 2-3. 14-15 is getting pretty darn old for a dog. The thing is, just like us people the aging process can remain stable and then progress ... I hope Michael is around for a long time to come, it's hard losing our little buds. :-(

Description : You can be any age you want for 24 hours. How old would you be, and what would you do?

Last Answer : answer:100. Write down everything I remember. I’d be my own primary source.

Description : What are your thoughts or experiences with age related discrimination in modern society?

Last Answer : I have been surprised and delighted just enough by the young and the old to leave me open to avoid succumbing to such stereotypes. When people have applied stereotypes to me, they usually discover to their chagrin ... they ended up looking. I don't get angry, I get even and in the most polite way.

Description : Any free age progression sites?

Last Answer : Not free, but there’s an interesting iPhone app that does this. Here’s the link to the article: http://www.tuaw.com/2010/01/26/hourface-the-picture-of-dorian-gray-in-an-app/

Description : What do you do that is not appropriate for your age?

Last Answer : Watch cartoons.

Description : Why is ageism still so predominant in a culture that warns of the pitfalls of discrimination?

Last Answer : It isn’t in fluther! I’m 14 and people take me seriously.

Description : Who is the youngest Flutherite?

Last Answer : The youngest is 13, but I can’t remember who it is.

Description : How do i find out how old my aunt is?

Last Answer : Hmm. Hardcore. You could try a genealogy website… that is, something that just has “info” about your family roots. That may yield a date of birth, or any surprising info like number of children or criminal history. Aside from asking her, there’s not much else. Does she have a Driver’s License?

Description : What are good ways to celebrate Halloween as you get older?

Last Answer : I hear drinking is popular, and this gives you a warm up for Thanksgiving… and Christmas… New Year’s… Your Birthday… Mother’s Day… Cinco De Mayo… Tuesdays

Description : Do you think the age limit for Fluther should be raised?

Last Answer : It really doesn’t bother me…I think people of all ages can benefit from and contribute to this site.

Description : How old is too old for videogames?

Last Answer : If you enjoy them, you’re never too old for videogames. The only thing that changes is the amount of time you’ll have to devote to them.

Description : If you were born 20 years ago, but on February 29th (a leap year), are you actually 5 years old?

Last Answer : Despite the comical use that Gilbert and Sullivan made of this notion as a plot device in The Pirates of Penzance (wherein the hero can’t get out of his contract until he reaches his 21st birthday), you are 20 years old. You have had only five birthdays, but you’ve completed 20 one-year cycles.

Description : Do you have a default assumption for other ask-publicites' age before you really know?

Last Answer : You can assume I’m in my 20’s or 30’s anytime!!! I sometimes assume people on ask-public are older than they actually are because I don’t expect such mature and wise answers from a teen or “20 something. ”

Description : Can you visit an elderly person?

Last Answer : Would Saturday be ok? We’re having my husband’s dad (who recently lost his wife) over for dinner. We worry about him getting lonely these days.

Description : who are the oldest and youngest people to frequent ask-public?

Last Answer : I'm probably in the running for youngest at 17.

Description : How old are you?

Last Answer : 27

Description : How old are you?

Last Answer : 24

Description : How old are you?

Last Answer : This is a bit of a creepy question.