This just came up recently in conversation the other day - don't surgeons lose the fine motor control by then? My friend was saying a surgeon's best years are in their 40s
Great comeback. "You called me an ageist for posting ageist hate comments, so, uhh, uhh, well you aren't a billionaire!" No, I'm not. Most people aren't lottery winners.
Like the other commenter said, I honestly don't think you know many 70-year olds. I know plenty of people in their 70s that are active, physically fit, extremely sharp mentally, and still working. I'm not saying they have 0 decline, but oftentimes since they have more flexibility and free time, they can use that free time to take better care of themselves and get adequate rest. I'd rather have my kid ride with a healthy, well-rested 70-year-old than a frazzled, sleep-deprived, rushing-to-get-somewhere 45-year-old.
80s, on the other hand, are another story. Everyone I know that was in good shape in their 70s who is now in their 80s showed marked decline, even if they were still fairly healthy and fit. My parents had a fantastic retirement in their 70s - tons of travel, lots of hiking and RV trips to national parks, very active socially. When they hit their early 80s it was tough, because the decline was pretty fast. They're still in good health, but they move considerably slower and just finally "look old" to me.
This is a fact, I do not know many 70-year olds. I think this is a true statement for many people sans those working in retirement homes or the like. that being said, I know enough of them and see enough of them to know I don’t want them performing surgeries, building roads and bridges, fixing electrical poles, washing skyscraper windows and many other things they would have to do
