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Margie Hackbarth
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Amaging(TM) Growing Old On Purpose
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Over 50? Here's What Not to Wear
When this cringe-worthy headline floated through my social media feed, curiosity got the best of me - sadly. It was unsettling to read how age might be factored when selecting hair color, makeup, or jewelry, when deciding how deep your neckline or how high your hemline might be, or how tight or baggy your clothing fits. It underscored a fixed mindset, "You are too old for (fill-in-the-blank)." I was, however, encouraged to think about things people of ALL AGES probably should not wear, and I drafted an age-friendly list: Do not wear anything uncomfortable. This includes something that feels too tight, scratchy or just doesn't hang right. Seize the day and ditch the uncomfortable! Wear proper footwear if you want to stay active and avoid falling down. Shun things that make you feel sad. Pick clothes, hair and makeup that are fun and bring a smile to your face! I intentionally made this a short list to foster freedom of grooming expression! I invite you to read more about age bias in my book, Amaging(TM) Growing Old On Purpose. In Ch. 4, I discuss aging perceptions and health. Those who have positive attitudes about aging live longer!
Book Excerpt
Amaging(TM) Growing Old On Purpose
When Jimmy Carter wrote The Virtues of Aging, which I mentioned earlier, he said some people he talked with about the manuscript would say things like, “Virtues? What could possibly be good about growing old?” While it was nearly twenty years ago that Carter wrote his book, I doubt public perception has changed much for the better. Today, an anti-aging bias continues. Sadly, older adults frequently hold this bias toward themselves—and toward other elders who are their friends, loved ones, and people they generally care about. It is so much a part of our culture that we often may not notice it. It’s an unconscious bias.
Age bias can also be a tendency to regard older persons as debilitated, unworthy of attention, or unsuitable for employment (Dictionary.com, 2019). I have also heard ageism defined as a prejudice against our future self. Ouch! It is an “-ism” by which everyone who lives long enough will be affected, and it’s likely one of the few “-isms” that are still socially acceptable.
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