Okay, first of all, let me start out by saying I refuse to be called a senior. I don't feel like one (most days) and I don't think I look my age (most days). Also, let me preface by saying the below myths are ones I believed when I was in my twenties. (So be prepared youngins, your day is coming too).
1. Your hair is blue or purple gray
Mine is brown and will stay that way for a long time. I do have friends embracing their gray but without the blue or purple tint
2. You're a senior at 50 years old - The age of a senior varies on who you ask...
Social Security says 67
Retirement Groups say 50
Medicare says 65
DMV says 79
401k/IRA says 70
Denny's says 55
I personally think it's a state of mind - Although a discount helps!
3. You become a senior when you have grandchildren
I have friends in their late 30's and early 40's become, grandparents. I doubt they will want to be called seniors at that age
I have senior friends that are still parents (of school-age children) and not grandparents yet
4. Seniors take a lot of medicine and only talk about their doctor's appointments
I only take 1 pill. And I know younger folk taking way more meds than I do.
I rarely have doctor's appointments
5. It's the "Golden Years"
I'm not sure what that's supposed to even mean. If they're referring to lots of gold for my retirement, I assure you, I have no gold and have not planned to retire at this rate
6. You're as young as you feel
My brain tells me I'm still 25 years old but some days my body disagrees
When I feel 25, do I look 25?
7. Your children will take care of you
We all know that happens for a few folks but the reality is most of us are on our own - in the planning and in the paying.
Many children don't even visit their parents in later years - claiming they're too busy, etc.
8. Retirement is the best time of your life
I think that depends on how much money you have, how good your health is, and whether you enjoy gardening (yuck to the gardening!)
I know many who find retirement lonely and boring. I highly doubt it's the best time of their lives
9. When you're a senior, others' opinions don't matter
I think if others' opinions bothered you when you were younger, they probably still will. Stop worrying about others' opinions while you're young. It's wasted energy!
10. Seniors bird watch
Ah, no... at least not all of them. I will not be bird watching!
11. Seniors sit around talking about the good 'ole days
There's really no point. Youngsters don't believe us when we tell them there were 4 channels on TV, no microwaves, no cell phones, and no computers.
12. Our oldies music is 70's and 80's
I'm sorry but that doesn't seem that long ago and those old dudes are still concerted touring.
13. You've developed patience
Ah, nope! I think I have less. I just don't feel like I have the time to deal with stupid people!
14. You're an empty nester
I have friends who had children late in life and still have school-age children living with them
Your older children come back home.
Your grandchildren come to live with you.
If you're a "Senior", are there any myths I missed? What are your thoughts? Please share!
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