Joan Manuel Serrat had a deep conversation with the communicator Iñaki Gabilondo at the Jovellanos Theater in Gijón, where The Spanish singer-songwriter reflected on what old age is.
It’s warm and nostalgic talk with Joan Manuel Serrat, who was awarded the Princess of Asturias Award for the Artsduring the day of the Princess of Asturias Awards 2024 It was held in front of an audience of more than 1,000 people, according to Cadena SER.
In it they talked about Serrat’s beginnings in the Poble-Sec neighborhood in Barcelona, his summers in Navarra, and his love for nature, inspired by her mother’s friends which also influenced his decision to study Biology.
Regarding old age, Joan Manuel Serrat commented “there are two screwed things about getting old.”: One that you are losing your memory and the other… I no longer remember.”
After the curious comment that sparked laughter from the audience, the Spanish singer-songwriter reflected: “I believe that getting old is nothing more than the result of the passage of time and that is what we are time.”
What is old age, according to WHO?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), old age is a natural stage of life which generally begins at age 60 and is characterized by physical, psychological and social changes that can influence people’s well-being. The WHO emphasizes that old age is not a diseasebut a complex process in which multiple factors intervene, such as genetics, environment and style
What happens in the stage of old age?
The stage of old age involves physical changessuch as decreased strength and mobility, and a weaker immune system. They can also cognitive challenges arise, such as memory loss or mental slowing, although they vary widely between people.
At what age does old age begin?
The WHO generally considers that old age begins around age 60, although there is no rigid definition. In many contexts, this age is taken as the beginning of old age, a stage in which people usually experience physical, mental and social changes typical of aging.
