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Are you feeling old?

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   At what age are you feeling old? Is it 55 because some restaurants and retailers give you a discount, and you see a lot of apartment complexes advertising 55-and-up residency? No, that’s not right; 55 is way too young. You are still a kid. How about 62 when you can get Social Security?   Of course, you will take a big hit on your benefits, but many folks do it anyway. My wife is turning 62 next month and has already applied for her Social Security benefits. No, 62 is still too young. A lot of people still work at that age. 65? Now, 65 is supposedly the sweet spot because you qualify for Medicare. Maybe that’s it. I don’t know; I’m over 65 and on full retirement benefits. So, the point is, do you feel old? I know my body feels old. I have Parkinson’s and Meniere’s, and I’m almost deaf. My body feels like it's worn out. But in my mind, I think the same way I felt when I was a teenager. I t’s hard to explain. I guess it’s a mindset where your body may be ...