However I think things have improved. I had a talk to my Dad last month about getting older (I was ribbing him about how close I was to a significant birthday) and he said "being in my 60s isn't so bad. I remember when my grandfather was 65 and he was like a really old man- had to use a walking stick, was totally white haired and ill. I'm now in my 60s and I'm building houses, walking, going overseas and enjoying life. Being in your 60s 50 years ago is like being in your 80s now".

I gave him a big hug after that.