“Wow, I’m Getting Old”

You take part in an every day activity, or are having a conversation with a friend or relative, and it hits you, “I’m getting old!”   It happens to all of us, some earlier in life than others.

Foster Grant has a list of “What Makes People Realize They’re Getting Old” – do any of these apply to you?

Hearing a song I know on the “oldies” radio station                                  43%

Catching myself squinting at the small print to make out what it says      38%

Grunting when getting up from a seat or from bed                                    37%

Seeing a celebrity I’ve never heard of or recognize                                   33%

Having trouble seeing in a dim light room or restaurant                            26%

Not being on TikTok, Snapchat, or newer social media                            24%

Realizing something I use every day came out several years ago           22%

Holding my arms out to read a menu or printed material                          17%

Not being up to date on current events or trends                                      16%

Not understanding current event jokes                                                      13%

Having my clothing be called “vintage” in public                                        10%