What myths, I believe, is said about old people.

Old age causes senility.

True you slow down in your comprehension or thinking. I believe senility is the result of older people not using their mental capabilities because of non involvement of what is currently going on. A classical example is where people pass the day watching only the TV. Or, of course, people who have Altshimers just are not themselves. Recall that Einstein discovered the Theory of Relativity in his later years.

Old age causes forgetfulness.
Old people concentrating on what is currently going in the present, don’t seem to have that trait. Think of the statement made that “older people are more careful drivers”.

People change personality as they age.
I believe most people stay with their personality at whatever age. Good guys stay good. Bad guys stay bad. That “mean old man” was most probably a “mean young man”.

Old people with sufferings such as sickness and other tribulations make them change for the better.
True they suffer. A few change and become better persons. That does not necessarily mean all of these people change for the better. My experiences taught me most people do not change their attitudes at all, no matter what.

Old people are more likely to be depressed or suicidal.
If one suffers from a long illness, it would be an effort to have a healthy mental attitude. Or if they are lonely such as, their adult children do not want them around. However, one should ask the question what has happened years ago. You harvest what you plant. No, in my opinion, depression or suicides can happen at any age.




Old people expect Death waiting for them just around the corner.
No, no no! Not all old people. Some of them are too involved in life’s activities; they do not have the time to think of their last day. For whatever reason, some do not slow down even in their sex life; Viagra or no Viagra; heart attacks or no heart attacks.

Old people become more religious and believe in a God when they realize life will soon end.
I believe a person stays an atheist or believes in a God all through his life.

Young people are prejudiced against old people.
A fairer insight is to ask the question, “How do old people view the younger generation”. Are they friendly or intolerant towards younger people?

Old people sleep more than young people.
Old people get more tired easily than younger people. This is why they are seen taking short naps during day hours. But I believe old healthy people sleep less during night time. So the bottom line, in terms of hours of sleep, is about the same.

Old people stoop as a permanent posture.
If a person has osteoporosis, what else can one expect. However, some old people develop this as a permanent posture. But the problem can be corrected if one has a younger wife who constantly reminds you to stand or walk straight.