Old is still gold: Debunking negative stereotypes about ageing

Many senior citizens are embracing the concept of active ageing; some have even joined hiking groups and go trekking regularly. Photo: Filepic

Ageing conjures up a host of negative images – old people are seen as being frail, “past it”, over the hill, weak, dependent, slow and irrelevant. Because of such negative stereotypes, most people don’t want to be reminded that they’re growing “old”.

Negative stereotypes about ageing diminish the real value of older people, many of whom are leading active and productive lives.