Old age

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Old age is when a person who is very old and near the time when he or she dies. These people are usually retired from work and spend their time in other ways like helping take care of small children who are kin to them in some way. You can tell if someone is of old age, if their skin becomes wrinkly, and loose. They will move slower, and become constantly cold. They will start to have many medical issues, and take a lot of medicine. The reason for this is that their bodies are slowly deteriorating, so they have more problems, especially with moving. Elders are considered to be wise because they have had much experience in their long lives. Many cultures view elders with respect and kindness, and depend upon them to pass down knowledge to the younger people.

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