According to Hippocrates, old age had five substages. The second substage, 'Green', from 65 to 75, was described as:

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According to Hippocrates, the second substage of old age, 'Green', from 65 to 75, was described as a time when a person is beginning to show signs of physical decline but, ideally, can maintain activity while enjoying a certain social respect accorded to venerability. This implies that while physical abilities may decline, social and mental capacities are still intact, and the individual can contribute meaningfully to society.

According to Hippocrates, Old Age Had Five Substages