Older? Who me? Growing old should not mean giving up

The strangest things precipitate the most interesting discussions. It is interesting how frequently the word "older" appears in our language. It has been there all along, we have just become sensitized to its presence. The same may be true for you as you read the commentary on the next two pages and begin to reflect on the stereotypes and limitations placed on "older" people. Are they justified in the present day, or are they simply carryovers from the past, or is there some element of harsh reality to the characterizations?