How to Survive Old Age

Hardcover / ISBN-13: 9781837999699

Price: £8.99

ON SALE: 13th August 2026

Genre: Coping With Old Age / Gift & Humour / Gift Books / Humour

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Be yourself and wear your wrinkles proudly with the help of this humorous collection of observations and illustrations on how to survive old age

A hilarious book of tongue-in-cheek advice to ease you through the hardships of getting older
Packed with wonderful, humorous illustrations and amusing scenarios
Ideal gag gift for a parent, grandparent or anyone “getting on a bit”

For years, you wanted to be treated like a proper adult, but now you’re on a downhill slippery slope to a grand old age and you can’t seem to find the brakes. You need expert survival advice, such as:

Don’t call anyone under 40 “young man” or “young lady”
Do remember where your glasses, keys and wallet are to avoid raised eyebrows from family members
Don’t wear a tartan rug over your knees on a car journey
Do make an effort to learn all the songs in the top ten

This mischievous little book will help you enjoy your latter years without worrying about what anyone else thinks. After all, the best things in life are old: vintage wines, golden oldies… You’re now part of an elite club. Enjoy!