There are a few things in life that we know we will worry about at some point. It looks like getting old is one of them. The cult of youth is taking over our culture more and more. Not only are movie stars, musicians, and models young and attractive, but politicians and newscasters are also getting younger. When you add how far older people in the elite will go to stay young and look young, it's easy to see why so many people are worried about getting older.
People have known one thing, to a greater or lesser degree, for a long time. This means that getting old is a way of thinking. So, the key to staying young is also in your mind, not in your body. When we hear the name Madonna, we don't think of an old woman. Is this because she still looks young, or because she is as active and controversial as ever, putting out hit albums and doing what she has always done? In a lot of ways, it's a mix of the two, but I'd argue that it's the young mind that keeps the body young, not the other way around.
You can keep your mind young and active by doing a lot of different things. One is to keep doing the things you've always liked and have done your whole life. Try to keep your body moving. Think about activities like walking and swimming, which are easier on your joints and bones than some others.
At the end of the day, the world is not so much for young people. The good cause. Help the Aged says that anyone over the age of 50 is old. Many 50-year-olds would disagree with this, but the truth is that by this age, many people are already planning for retirement. Age discrimination is also something that the government is aware of. In 2006, the government will pass the Age Discrimination Act, which will make it illegal to treat people differently at work because of their age.
Also, people over 50 make up the fastest-growing part of the population, and they own 80 percent of the country's wealth. They are also one of the groups with the most freedom and fewest ties. As society's view of old age changes, it may be time to let go and enjoy all the possibilities that come with getting older.
