Sir, – I disagree every point Jacky Jones makes regarding ageism (HEALTHplus, November 15th). I am in my 80s and it’s such a joy to hear people remark “you look great” and “you are young at heart”. It never strikes me that they are being patronising. As far as I am concerned they are kind and thoughtful and put a spring in my step. Ms Jones remarked that a young waiter called her “love” and she admonished him – I would have given him a big tip!

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