late in life
When one is older or elderly. Often used in the comparative form "later in life." People who get even 30 minutes of moderate exercise are proven to be healthier and more mobile later in life. It makes me so happy to see my mother find love this late in life.
late in life
Fig. when one is old. Grandma injured her hip running. She's exercising rather late in life. Isn't it sort of late in life for your grandparents to buy a house?
late in life
In old age. For example, Isn't it rather late in life for your grandmother to go trekking in Nepal?