According to Engage Mutual research, As people get
into their 50s and 60s, the reality of being older sinks in. But a third of people surveyed felt
the signs of ageing between the ages of 21 and 29.
1.
Falling asleep in front of the TV
2.
Feeling stiff
3.
Groaning when you bend down
4.
Losing your hair
5.
Hating noisy pubs
6.
Thinking teachers/policemen/ doctors look really young
7.
Getting more hairy - ears, face, eyebrows, nose etc.
8.
Struggling to use technology
9.
Forgetting people's names
10.
Not knowing songs in the Top 10
11.
Choosing clothes and shoes for comfort rather than style
12.
Driving slowly
13.
Developing a fondness for sherry
14.
Complaining more
15.
Joining the Women's Institute
16.
Misplacing glasses/bag car keys
17.
Young colleagues
18.
Listening to the Archers
19.
Moving from Radio One to Radio Two
20.
Allowing yourself a mid-afternoon nap
21.
Joining the National Trust
22.
Becoming a Parish Councillor
23.
Complaining about the rubbish on television these days
24.
Ears growing bigger
25.
Preferring a Sunday walk to a lie-in
26.
Being shocked by racy music videos
27.
Going on a "no children" cruise
28.
Taking a keen interest in the garden
29.
You like getting asked for ID
30.
Knowing your alcohol limit
31.
Wearing corduroy trousers
32.
Telling people exactly what you are thinking, even if it isn't polite
33.
Owning a carriage clock
34.
Falling asleep after one glass of wine
35.
Taking an unnaturally keen interest in the local free newspaper
36.
Applying for an allotment
37.
Driving instead of drinking
38.
Not being able to lose weight quickly
39.
Never going out without a coat
40.
Taking a keen interest in dressing for the weather
41.
Taking a cushion to the football because the seats are uncomfortable
42.
Putting everyday items in the wrong place
43.
Choosing radio over television
44.
Wearing cardigans
45.
Booking train tickets in a quiet carriage
46.
Buying newspapers every day
47.
Watching adverts for vacuum cleaners
48.
Give up reading broadsheets
49.
Paying by cash or cheque
50.
Wearing head-to-toe beige
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