Do We View The Elderly Like Stinky Cheese or a Fine Wine?
The relevance and significance of valuing the elderly within our families and society is massive. We can choose to be dismissive of those of older generations or we can value and learn from them. The choice is ours.
In a society laden with messages glorifying youth and all things young there’s a blaring message that older is less valuable and significant. When we give value and credence to those who are part of our past and present it empowers all of us.
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