Our modern society is always putting people into categories and telling them what they can and can’t do at their age. What do people say about over 60s? You’ll find 18 things society says over 60s can’t do anymore in this article.
Play Soccer
Soccer is a contact sport and it’s very easy for people of any age to get badly injured while playing this game. Because of this, most people agree that over 60s should stop playing soccer to avoid getting hurt and possibly breaking a bone.
Save For Retirement
It’s often too late for anyone to start saving for their retirement at 60. Fidelity says that you should start saving at 25 and “Aim to save at least 15% of your pre-tax income each year, which includes any employer match.”
Wear What They Like
Many current fashion trends are designed for young people, like those in their teens and twenties. Older people wearing young styles might not be widely accepted. Some think these clothes should be reserved for the advertiser’s target audience.
Stick to “Age-Appropriate” Hair
Many people believe that certain hairstyles are also just for young people. When older people dye their hair bright colors or use outlandish hairstyles, they think it doesn’t look right. So, there’s a common view that those 60 and older should avoid trendy hair looks.
Get Into Debt
Financial stability is often associated with those over 60, so it’s surprising for people to hear of a retired older person who is up to their eyeballs in debt. Although people think that debt is just for younger or middle-aged people, this is far from true.
Break Up
Many people associate breakups with younger people and expect their grandparents and people of older generations to stay together forever, come what may. But older people are just as likely, if not more likely to break up with their partners after 60 than they are before 60.
Move Into Bigger Houses
The general belief is that our 60s is not the right stage of life to be moving into a bigger house. Daily Mail Online states that 64 is the perfect age for us to downsize. Getting a bigger house in our 60s can be very stressful.
Quit Their Jobs
Quitting a job suddenly is something you’d expect from someone young, not people in their 60s. Since retirement is close, those in their 60s are expected to stick with their current jobs, even if they’re not happy.
Start Work Drama
Society expects people over 60 to go to work and get the job done without starting any drama. They believe that people over 60 go to work just to wait for their retirement. They’re only there to do their work, keep themselves to themselves, and then go home.
Rush Around
Rushing around is typical for young people who are poorly organized and young parents with too many responsibilities. But no one expects people over 60 to be rushing around. They’re supposed to be taking life down a gear now they’ve reached 60 years of age.
Fit In
People over 60 aren’t expected to fit into today’s society. So, when they talk differently, dress differently, and act in a way that’s different from everyone else, no one bats an eyelid. By this age, most people are more self-confident and stop trying to fit in.
Skip Health Insurance
Everyone would agree that over 60s can’t live without health insurance. According to WebMD “ Your mid-60s and beyond are a prime time for a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure.” Health insurance is essential for anyone over 60 and there’s no way of getting around it.
Drive Fast
Our reaction times behind the wheel get slower as we age. That’s why many people think that people over the age of 60 should stop driving fast as they’ll be slower to react to a change of circumstances on the road and are more likely to have an accident.
Change Careers
When you reach 60 years of age, you’re just a few steps away from retiring. That’s why changing careers at this stage isn’t seen as a good idea. People believe that it’s better to stick with a job you hate than change careers.
Work Too Hard
Over 60s have a good work ethic but by this stage in their careers, they’re no longer forcing themselves to work harder or do overtime to please their bosses or try to work up the cooperate ladder. Over 60s just try to do what’s expected of them.
Move to the City
People associate city life with young people who like the fast pace of life. No one expects someone over 60 to move into a busy city. AARP States says that there are over one million people over 65 living in New York, but most will expect those over the 60s to eventually move out.
Hold a Grudge
Society expects younger and middle-aged people to hold grudges and give people the silent treatment. But for some reason, they don’t expect older people to behave this way. After 60, people are expected to accept that life is too short to hold grudges. They should be encouraging forgiveness.
Enjoy Busy Holidays
Younger people often love the excitement and chaos of the holiday season. Because of this, people think that over 60s should avoid the holiday rush and the overcrowding that comes with it.
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