They say age is just a number – unfortunately, it’s a number that now needs reading glasses. Growing older might come with a few extra creaks and forgetful moments, but it also comes with one priceless advantage: a much better sense of humour about it all. If you can’t laugh at ageing, you’re probably still looking for your glasses … which are on your head. Here are five jokes that perfectly capture the joy, confusion and comedy of getting older.

Old age makes us great multitaskers. Why, I can sneeze and pee at the same time!

Three older ladies were discussing the travails of getting older. One said, “Sometimes I catch myself with a jar of mayonnaise in my hand, in front of the refrigerator, and I can’t remember whether I was taking it out or putting it away.” The second lady said, “Yes, sometimes I find myself on the landing of the stairs, and I can’t remember whether I was on my up, or on my way down.” The third lady chimed in, “Well, I’m glad I don’t have those problems. Knock on wood.” With that, she rapped her knuckles on the table, then said, “That must be the door. I’ll get it.”

Of all your children, the only one who won’t grow up and move away is your husband.

An old woman is sitting at a bar when an older gentleman sits down beside her. “So,” he says, “do I come here often?”

If I ever decide to buy a horse ranch in my old age, I’m going to name it Pasture Prime.