To rehabilitate a word, you have use it. That’s why I think people should use the word “old” in describing themselves or others over 70. Old people like me have a special opportunity to lead by example and to own their old.   After all, the best way to take the stigma out of a pejorative is to use it oneself. It was a game-changer when LGBTQ people began using “queer” to describe…

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