Perception of when old age starts has increased over time, shows study

‘Chronological age is rarely a good proxy for anything and the sooner we realise that, the better,’ said an Age UK director. Photograph: FS-Stock/Alamy

None of us are getting any younger, but it appears the age at which we are considered old has moved upwards over the generations.

What’s more, as adults get older, they shift the goalposts further still, a study has shown.