People feel officially 'old' at the age of 61 and admit they have gained a few grey hairs worrying about going past the big six-oh.
A survey of 2,000 Brits pinpointed the age at which people consider themselves to be 'past it', and revealed it to be just a year after their 60th.
Three quarters admitted to worrying about getting old, with half even claiming the idea of ageing makes them feel stressed. The study, commissioned by LetsGetChecked as part of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, revealed it's more than just grey hair and wrinkles, but their overall health is the top concern.
Not being able to take care of themselves (45 per cent), losing their independence (38 per cent) and having financial security (36 per cent) as they age are also