
In your fifties
Age Range
Specifies a 10-year span someone is in, not a specific age.
My mom is in her fifties, so she is somewhere between 50 and 59.
Life Stage
Often implies a stage in life with grown children, career stability, or approaching retirement.
At this get-together, most participants are in their fifties, discussing retirement plans.
Health Implications
Sometimes associated with a certain health and fitness level or age-related changes.
He's in his fifties but runs marathons, defying the age's stereotypes.