There are significant differences between the young-old, the old-old, and the oldest-old in their ability to live independently, to work, and in their health.

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The terms young-old (typically ages 65-74), old-old (ages 75-84), and oldest-old (85+) are used to describe different stages in the later part of life, each with distinct characteristics in terms of health, ability to work, and live independently. Generally, as people move from young-old to oldest-old, there is a tendency for increased health problems, decreased ability to live independently, and reduced capacity to work.

There Are Significant Differences Between the Young-Old, the Old-Old, and the Oldest-Old