Defying the fear of growing old

Just what is it about growing old that sends a cold shiver down the spines of most of us? Ironically. when u are younger you cannot wait to grow older. You have a held day in mummy's wardrobe and want to wear big brothers Tom's T-short. You cannot wait to be included in the grown up going and get to enjoy everything adult over 18 seems too far off. Then 18 come and you are young to (fill blank appropriately) For women especially mentioning ones age in public is considered a no-no. But if age brings experience and wisdom why the resistance? Why do women panic when they spot the first strand of grey hair. Is it vanity or a genuine fear of loss? Is it practical to age gracefully Gerascophobia-thats the name given to the fear of growing old.  

Location: stend mandazi, Kakamega, Kenya