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Is old the same thing as elderly?

Posted - November 4, 2017
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  • 19937
    I would say old is 80+  I'm 72, but I would characterize myself as an older woman, not an elderly woman.  When I think of "elderly," I tend to think of someone 65-75 who has not aged well. 
      November 4, 2017 7:42 AM MDT
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  • 5354
    Nah. 'elderly' means more like 'not old yet, but getting close to it'. a more polite way of putting it
      November 4, 2017 9:02 AM MDT
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  • 22891
    yes
      November 4, 2017 4:56 PM MDT
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  • 5808
    Hmmm... Always thought Old was younger than Elderly.
    My iPhone is an Old 4S
    but still works perfectly
      November 5, 2017 10:13 AM MST
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