Many elderly persons come to think of themselves as useless, often because of widespread stereotyping. When the government agrees, the result threatens to become murderous.
Many elders I know in the Albuquerque community are the movers and shakers of community, political, and cultural activities. So many are curious and knowledgeable and active in contributing to the community. The next time you attend city council meetings, cultural events, political meetings and events, look around you and see who is there and involved. (There were as many elders as young people who turned out for the Albuquerque " Hands Off " rally at our Civic Plaza a few weeks ago). Older people also have the advantage of life experience to impart for problem solving, empathy, and understanding from social and life experience. They still seek out out novel experiences and contribute to the community in many ways. People who have written off the eldery are losing a valuable resource including knowledge, experience, curiosity, a sense of perspective and a good sense of humor. People work hard to have the benefit of Social Security, which was a voted on promise for some assistance when a person reaches retirement age. It's appalling how the current leadership keeps going after the most vunerable in their decisions to cut the debt and give the wealthy expanded tax breaks.
In closing, "No! Older persons are NOT useless! Sandra Garriott-Stejskal
Many elders I know in the Albuquerque community are the movers and shakers of community, political, and cultural activities. So many are curious and knowledgeable and active in contributing to the community. The next time you attend city council meetings, cultural events, political meetings and events, look around you and see who is there and involved. (There were as many elders as young people who turned out for the Albuquerque " Hands Off " rally at our Civic Plaza a few weeks ago). Older people also have the advantage of life experience to impart for problem solving, empathy, and understanding from social and life experience. They still seek out out novel experiences and contribute to the community in many ways. People who have written off the eldery are losing a valuable resource including knowledge, experience, curiosity, a sense of perspective and a good sense of humor. People work hard to have the benefit of Social Security, which was a voted on promise for some assistance when a person reaches retirement age. It's appalling how the current leadership keeps going after the most vunerable in their decisions to cut the debt and give the wealthy expanded tax breaks.
In closing, "No! Older persons are NOT useless! Sandra Garriott-Stejskal
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