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8 Myths of Aging Dispelled – Ageist stereotypes about seniors are pervasive in our culture. On TV, in films and even in the jokes we hear, stereotypes and misconceptions about aging and seniors are ever present. Like any form of bias, ageism is dehumanizing and has led many of us to make false assumptions about seniors and the aging process in general.
For instance, one recent article debunked the myth that the skin sagging is an inevitable part of growing old
Here are some of the tops myths and stereotypes about aging dispelled:
1. Aging is Depressing
2. Aging Leads to Loneliness
3. Aging Dulls Wits and Inevitably Causes Dementia
4. Aging Makes You Unproductive
5. Aging Makes You Less Creative
6. Aging Makes You Unable to Adapt to New Situations
7. Aging Erases Your Libido
8. Aging Makes You More Religious