Finally the moment to think of yourself and take your time.
We all know the term “senior” but without always knowing exactly at what age he refers. Already, do you know the origin of this word? The French word “senior” comes from the eponymous Latin “senior” which means “older”, “older” or “older”. Seniors thus designate people of a rather advanced age but not either “elderly people”. “It is beyond 75 years that we are talking about” elderly person ““Recalls Dr. Christophe de Jaeger, a gerontologist and a researcher specializing in aging.
The senior is thus younger than the “elderly person”. And his precise age varies according to the areas. In marketing, the term “senior” is employed to qualify a person over 50. It is also the age included in the definition of the Larousse dictionary. In the professional world, the employee is considered to be “senior” from the age of 45, which is why it is essential to maintain himself developments in his profession. But this term should not be seen as negative since it implies that the person has experience. His skills and qualifications are no longer to be demonstrated. It’s a good thing for her.
On a medical level, the gerontologist explains that “The notion of senior Globally corresponds to the retirement age “ 60 years. It is also the age retained by transport companies to travel at reduced prices or cultural establishments to make cheaper visits (museums, cinemas …). “”Often poorly perceived, the term “senior” echoes a notion of transition, which implies that the person has experience. It is not insulting, Corrects our interlocutor. The senior is no longer active professionally but it can be active in other areas such as putting himself at the service of associations, participating in trips for seniors, that is to say for healthy retirees “. It is ultimately the age when you can think of yourself and take the time to live at your own pace.
More than age from which one is considered “senior”, what matters above all is the age felt, that is to say the one that we have the impression of having. Some people are 60 or over and are in an Olympic form. They play sports, they travel, they meet new people, they learn new things … Age is first of all a question of state of mind and physical health more than a predefined standard. Not to mention that life expectancy is progressing, so the age of seniors may well go back.
Thank you to Dr. Christophe de Jaeger, doctor’s doctor and researcher specializing in aging, author of aging well without drugs from 40 years old (ed. Seeking noon).
