What are the positive things about being an old person?

10 Good Things About Getting Older

1. I’ve become less emotional and more thoughtful with my decisions.
2. I no longer sweat the small stuff.
3. I can go shopping for what I need in my favorite store: my basement.
4. I’ve become kinder to myself.
5. Liking myself.
6. I no longer drool over — or covet — fashion must-haves.

At what age do you consider a person old?

The World Health Organisation believes that most developed world countries characterise old age starting at 60 years and above. However, this definition isn’t adaptable to a place like Africa, where the more traditional definition of an elder, or elderly person, starts between 50 to 65 years of age.

What things are better with age?

9 Things That Get Better With Age

• Happiness and well-being. For most people, their 20s and 30s are plagued with instability.
• Memory. Some types of memory actually improve as you get older.
• Decision-making.
• Stress (less).
• Empathy.
• Storytelling.
• Self-confidence.
• Wisdom.

How do you take care of yourself as you get older?

1. Watch what you eat and drink. It sounds obvious, but having a balanced diet is crucial for good health, energy and preventing illness.
2. Look after your teeth. Brush your teeth twice a day and floss daily.
3. Stay active.
4. Make the most of your doctor.
5. Get a vitamin boost.
6. Take care of your feet.
7. Sort out your sleep.
8. Take the tests.

What values do you think may become more or less important as you get older?

Stimulation values may be less important because novelty and risk are more threatening. Conformity and tradition values may also become more important with age, because accepted ways of doing things are less demanding and threatening.

What does age well mean?

If you do better or last longer than the average, you are aging successfully. For example, if the average lifespan in your country is 83 and you are 85, by this definition you are aging well.

What are the effects of old age?

Common conditions in older age include hearing loss, cataracts and refractive errors, back and neck pain and osteoarthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, depression and dementia. As people age, they are more likely to experience several conditions at the same time.