We can’t be what we can’t see. If all we have to rely on are media portrayals of older people, it’s little wonder that so many are daunted by ageing and stereotypes aren’t being dispelled.
We need to see more and varied examples of what older age looks like if we’re to change perceptions, challenge stereotypes and ease concerns. After all, if we are to believe the media portrayals of older people, we’d all either be climbing mountains or in dire need by the time we hit 70.