The term elderly has not been recommended for many years due to stereotyping older adults as sick, frail, and dependent.
It’s an ageist term.
Older individuals, of the same age, can be very heterogeneous.
One may be sick, frail and dependent, while another is healthy, active, and independent.
The International Longevity Center recommended using the term older adult (OA) many years ago.
I agree and multiple surveys have concluded the same.
I’m totally fine with being an OA, with OA (osteoarthritis).
But…I’m not elderly! 😏.
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