What to call the time of life between work and old age?
To get the most out of longer lives, a new age category is needed
WHAT do you call someone who is over 65 but not yet elderly? This stage of life, between work and decrepitude, lacks a name. “Geriactives” errs too much on the side of senescence. “Sunsetters” and “nightcappers” risk being patronising. Perhaps “Nyppies” (Not Yet Past It) or “Owls” (Older, Working Less, Still earning) ring truer.
This article appeared in the Leaders section of the print edition under the headline “Over 65 shades of grey”
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