10 Common Myths About Aging

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10 Common Myths About Aging
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There are several myths about aging, and most of
the depictions of senior citizens in movies and
TV shows revolve around and reinforce these
myths. On an average, seniors tend to be much
different than what most people think of them.
Jefferson County home care experts discuss some
of the most common misconceptions about aging.
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1. Seniors Dont Care About the World
Seniors, today, care more about the world than
their younger counterparts. They have access to a
variety of online resources and support groups.
Many seniors are signing up for college courses
or volunteer work in an effort to give back to
their communities. Even after retirement, many
seniors continue working, campaign for social
causes, and participate in local events.
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2. Aging Adults Dont Contribute Much to the
Society
With several years of professional expertise and
valuable skills, older adults have a lot to
contribute toward their communities. Senior Corps
currently has more than 50,000 senior employees
who contribute toward the society by mentoring,
placing foster children, helping small
businesses, and offering other services. Seniors
often have strong work ethics and they can be
great mentors for their younger counterparts.
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3. Older Adults Dont Need Close Relationships
Contrary to popular belief, seniors also need
social connections and close relationships. Many
seniors who are single prefer dating people their
age. Building lasting relationships allows
seniors to stave off loneliness, boredom, and
depression.
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4. Physical and Cognitive Decline Are Inevitable
Jefferson county live-in care providers and
medical experts agree that seniors may not
necessarily experience physical and cognitive
decline. Older adults who remain fit and active
tend to live longer, happier, healthier, and more
fulfilling lives.
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5. Seniors Tend to be Rigid
Though seniors are mentally resilient, they may
not be that rigid. Older adults are often willing
to share their knowledge with their younger
counterparts and learn new skills along the way.
They are also adept at technology and are quick
to learn social media tools and smartphones.
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6. Seniors Lack Intimacy
Since seniors need emotional support and
companionship, they are less likely to become
less intimate in their golden years. According to
survey, senior women often have difficulty
finding partners because older men have shorter
lifespan than women.
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7. Older Adults Are Susceptible to Poverty
Between 1999 and 2009, the number of seniors
living below the poverty line reduced
substantially. Nowadays, more seniors continue
working in their retirement years. Older adults
also work as consultants for large companies, and
some of them even start their own businesses.
Thanks to technology, freelancing has become
fairly common among older adults.
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8. Seniors Often Contemplate Death
While some seniors are prepared for death, others
are not. Many seniors prefer to enjoy their
lives, develop new hobbies, and explore the world
in their retirement years, rather than worry
about the inevitable.
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9. We Know Everything About Aging
Despite the rapid development in technology,
scientists know very little about aging. Every
individual ages differently in different
countries and across different cultures, which
makes it difficult to predict common behavioral
patterns among seniors.
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10. Seniors Are Terrible Decision Makers
With age comes wisdom. Seniors have a whole
lifetime of experiences and lessons to learn
from. They are more informed and aware about
their surroundings. This makes them good at
decision-making and problem-solving.
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