It’s become a trend in schools around the US to celebrate the 100th day of school by holding a “Dress Like a 100-Year-Old Day.” Pinterest and some websites provide instructions for parents to help their kids look and act the part of an old person. Today’s kids are tomorrow’s leaders. We have a great opportunity to inoculate them against the damaging effects of ageism.
Elders as Secret Activists
When my mother reached the age of 100, I had to place her in a nursing home.
Junior Citizens
One of the important functions that elders play in human societies is teaching young people how we live.
