How to Survive Old Age : A Hilarious Guide to Enjoying Your Golden Years

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!

Author: Mike Haskins

Coping with old age, Humour, Gift books

Published on 13 Aug 2026 by Octopus Publishing Group.