We cheer roundly when older people demonstrate creativity, can do attitudes and athletic agility. An 88 year old skier or tennis buff is looked on with admiration and may well be saluted in the media. Older celebrities are revered. But for the most part, that sort of esteem paradoxically ceases when it comes down to attitudes about older humanity in general. Tales of legerdemain involving seniors are perceived as exceptional.
Negative stereotypes crowd out reality.
Serious examination, however, demonstrates that today's seniors in unprecedented numbers retain the capacity to be vigorous, healthy, productive and creative. Yet, society is unwilling to see its elders as vital and active contributors far beyond traditional retirement age. We are sitting on a demographic time bomb which is largely being ignored. Out of sheer necessity, societal and cultural attitudes will have to undergo drastic and rapid change to accommodate throngs of active, healthier baby boomers as an economic powerhouse eager and willing to continue productivity. Go60.Com is dedicated to encouraging and stimulating this much needed shift in perceptions about our older citizens.