Perceptions of Aging:

Discuss your perception of an older adult. Use the following questions as a tool to help you focus your discussion. What are some of the typical characteristics you would expect to observe? Where did these perceptions come from? What are your thoughts about aging for your parents and/or yourself? Are the positive and negative aspects of aging-what are some of them. Share with the group an experience you have had with an older adult. It can be positive, negative, challenging, or humors-no value attached. What did you learn from this experience?