Devise and share a plan to change people’s false stereotypes about aging in our community.
When we spend time with older people, we may find that elderly people do indeed struggle with memory and abnormal aging, but this is the truth some people are able to age well. As you spend time with the elderly people you might find unexpected wisdom and a loyal friendship. For one thing the elderly population often has time and might be lonely, therefore they might just be into having a younger friend. Hence you would have less bias about the elderly population and have more truth. Discuss
Cognitive research suggests that your perception of what you did or who you are is more important than what you actually have done or who you really are. Given this, what advice might you give to someone taking care of a person with Alzheimer’s disease?
