I think about this every now and then. When will I really feel "old"? I will be 66 in October, and still don't think of myself as old. I am fortunate to have good health and I know that goes a long way in staving of the feeling of "old", but I also know that could change in a heartbeat. After my DH passed, I quit coloring my hair and so now I have gray (silverish) hair among the dark and I really like it. But, the skin - that is another question. Sometimes I look down at my arms and I see my grandmother's arms. That is a shock. I think in some ways I feel more vunerable too, such as if I fall will I break something that could be major? Being alone with no family, I can't help but sometimes have concern as to "what is going to happen to me?", in what 10 more years? 15? It's all a big mystery in front of us, we just have to take care of ourselves and be adaptable I guess. Interesting thread CathyA.