In 1997, a group of energetic Atlantic seniors came together to share their frustration about society's perceptions and attitudes toward older people. They felt that many problems with policies and programs for seniors could be traced back to misconceptions about the aging process. The energy generated at that meeting resulted in a two year project called The Strong Face of Age. This information sheet presents some of the myths debunked during the project.
Older people are a very diverse group.
Men and women age the same way. Old dogs can't learn new tricks. Most older people need to live in institutions. The vast majority of seniors live at home. Older people have nothing to contribute to society.