Don’t nod off watching TV... you’ll be showing your age
FORGETTING people’s names, groaning when bending down and falling asleep in front of the TV are among the signs you are getting old, research has revealed.
A poll of 2,000 adults also found needing an afternoon nap, finding it tricky to sit cross-legged and choosing comfort over style are sure signs of a person getting on a bit.
Complaining more often, gasping for a cup of tea, liking being asked for ID, drinking sherry and never going out without a coat also make the list.
Other over-the-hill warnings include preferring a night in with a board game and struggling with technology.
The study, commissioned by vitamins firm Future You, also found feeling stiff and talking about your joints a lot featured in the top signs of growing old.
A spokesman said: “It’s fascinating to see nearly half the nation considers joint pain and stiffness a sign of growing age.
“Knees came out as one of the most common body parts giving Britons physical discomfort so it’s important you take care of yourself regardless of your age.”
The list also found switching from Radio 1 to 2, misplacing everyday items, having politically incorrect opinions and knowing your alcohol limit are also indicators of ageing.
Researchers named 41 as the age adults typically start exhibiting these signs, with 57 the point at which Britons consider themselves to be “officially old”.
Forty-seven per cent said losing their memory is their biggest worry about getting old, with 29 per cent concerned about the impact ageing will have on their fitness.