Every person will have their own unique answer to this question. For those that played the game for hours on end in their younger days, those that made a living from the game, or stayed deep into the nights gambling at the game- their decline may come sooner just to natural deterioration of stamina, and the fact that the lifestyle contributed to a faster decline in physical and perhaps mental capabilities.
For some, who perhaps enjoyed the game their entire life, but had a more balanced approach to life itself ( work, family, etc.) and pursued a healthier lifestyle as a whole; their own specific generic aging factors will come into play, as well as their desire and ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle as they approach older age categories.
Personally, I fall into the latter category: worked and traveled worldwide for business for over 35 years, raised a family, but always loved the game and stayed active with it both recreationally and as competitively as possible, given my life style choices. Fortunately, my health and my active lifestyle, with an emphasis on good health, finds me enjoying the game at 67 more than ever before. My ability now to pay attention to all the little details of my game has made me a better player than anytime in the past; even though practice time is definitely limited by age related factors -(an arthritic back being my biggest culprit).
I think that if you look upon the game as a hobby, an outlet, an enjoyment, an interest, and embrace many facets of the game- the playing, following and enjoying pro level play, cue appreciation, the game's history, you can have a complete lifetime of enjoyment with it.
If one is blessed, you can still bring a good game well into your seventies and perhaps beyond that- good shooting!
For some, who perhaps enjoyed the game their entire life, but had a more balanced approach to life itself ( work, family, etc.) and pursued a healthier lifestyle as a whole; their own specific generic aging factors will come into play, as well as their desire and ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle as they approach older age categories.
Personally, I fall into the latter category: worked and traveled worldwide for business for over 35 years, raised a family, but always loved the game and stayed active with it both recreationally and as competitively as possible, given my life style choices. Fortunately, my health and my active lifestyle, with an emphasis on good health, finds me enjoying the game at 67 more than ever before. My ability now to pay attention to all the little details of my game has made me a better player than anytime in the past; even though practice time is definitely limited by age related factors -(an arthritic back being my biggest culprit).
I think that if you look upon the game as a hobby, an outlet, an enjoyment, an interest, and embrace many facets of the game- the playing, following and enjoying pro level play, cue appreciation, the game's history, you can have a complete lifetime of enjoyment with it.
If one is blessed, you can still bring a good game well into your seventies and perhaps beyond that- good shooting!
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