I'm too old to start something new",or I couldn't learn that at my age", Execuse  

I guess that if you have a deteriorating condition like arthritis or something that comes with old age, then you'd have an excuse, but it wouldnt be because the person was old, it would be because they are in bad health. I know many people though that have 'conditions' which they are constantly blaming for not being able to do something, when before they were diagnosed they used to do everything. That annoys me more I think. 'Its because of my condition'. Then I just think to myself how little sympathy they're going to be getting from me.

Well if the old person you're talking to is on a wheelchair and you're asking him to play football, I bet you'll know the reason why he'll say that line. It depends on the person you're talking to. Will power is one thing but if the body really can't do heavy tasks then they might probably mean it when they say they're too old for it.

yes as we get old theres really things that we can no longer do specially if it requires physical activity unless we are still physically fit, though at age 40 i still can see a lot of men even having weight lifting and they are still strong, 40 is not really old. i guess you just need some exercise to feel young again as if you really feel your getting old then you really will.

I think it is a bunch of bullsh!t! If you are in shape , one can play any sport. If you Want to learn oe do something new , you will do it. The Only thing I can think of is depended on your age is ballet. a 40 year old , even if he/she is fit can Start ballet. There may be a 40 year old veteran who can Still dance but that's different.

Depends on each individuals capacity.
Like,a 60 years old to play basketball,which i think is really absurd.
When it comes to physical aspects age does matter a lot.
But,if we are referring to something new,like new technology that doesn't need any effort,but just the power of mind,i think,no one is old to learn new things.

Computer is one of the latest device that elders doesn't want to try of face off.
My mom is on her late 50's and still eager to learn the computer.
After a month of determination,she's so good with it that she even bought her own laptop and now enjoying facebook and other social sites connecting with her friends who also were of her age yet,still fond of learning this kind of technology.

No one is too old to learn new things it only needs determination and patient.