old age

the last period of human life, now often considered to be the years after 65.

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Middle English word dating back to 1300–50

old-age, adjective

The day when we have to come to some sort of reckoning with our old-age entitlements is rapidly approaching.
You're Doing it Wrong: Social Security Life Expectancy Calculations|Megan McArdle|January 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
We're heading for a showdown between the recipients of old-age benefits, and recipients of all the other kinds of benefits.
Is Demography Destiny?|Megan McArdle|November 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But many of the supporters of the Government had at the election made speeches in favour of old-age pensions.
Historical and Political Essays|William Edward Hartpole Lecky
No one ever dreamed, apparently, that a time for old-age pensions and honorable retiring funds was coming.
The American Mind|Bliss Perry

He formulated this general scheme of pension and old-age insurance gravely.
Desert Conquest|A. M. Chisholm
Maybe your employer has an old-age pension plan for his employees.
Security in Your Old Age (Informational Service Circular No. 9)|Social Security Board
The old-age stage sets in when the upbuilding power wanes or actually ceases, and erosion dominates or reigns supreme.
Geology|William J. Miller