Truely if you have trouble walking, there is a time and place for the placard. I would go ahead and do this, for those times, such as some event, where walking would hurt. I don't use mine just to run to the store. I am 60. However if I went to a concert, half a mile away, this was a good idea, (or state fair). It is not your age, but the conditions you have that warrent using this card. ginnie