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19 Hilarious Signs You’re Getting Older

Iva Ursano
7 min readMar 14, 2025

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Ah, the joys of aging! It’s a fun journey into the land of creaky knees, forgotten names, and a newfound appreciation for comfy shoes.

While aging gracefully is a lovely concept, let’s be honest: sometimes, it feels more like aging disgracefully.

If you’re starting to notice some, shall we say, “unique” changes, it simply means you’re getting old. They say aging is a privilege denied to many and shouldn’t be taken for granted, but can we have fun while doing it?

And while I honestly don’t mind aging (though at first it felt hard and depressing), my body can’t keep up with my mind. My mind thinks I’m 25, but my body keeps reminding my mind we’re 62.

The struggle is ongoing.

Check out this fun video from my YouTube channel about my thoughts on aging.

19 Signs You’re Getting Older

While these are just fun physical signs that you’re getting old, all kidding aside, it’s important to take care of your health, your mental health and your physical health.

If something feels off or different, make an appointment with your healthcare provider.

Regardless of your age, if you want to have a good life in your golden years, do your best to take care of your health today.

Enough babbling (it’s just my age), let’s get to it!

🟡 Grunting and Groaning

Remember when you could leap out of bed like a gazelle? Now, it’s more like a walrus attempting a yoga pose. Every time you sit, stand, or bend, a symphony of grunts and groans escapes your lips.

This is a classic sign you’re getting older. Don’t worry, it’s just your body’s way of saying, “Hey, remember that time you were young and flexible? Yeah, me neither.”

Good times.

🟡 Where’s My…?

Keys? Glasses? That important document you were just holding? Gone. Vanished. Poof!

Did I say that? What did he say? Did I already buy those? It never ends. Most of your self-talk begins…

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