Stereotypes Of The Elderly Essay

when they parents are away at work. The grandchildren are what keeps the grandparent going at such an old age. Playing, cooking, and making sure the grandchildren are okay are what keeps the grandparents active during the day. Not only does having a grandparent as a caretaker change the perspective of ageing but also having a parent that works in a nursing home. Visiting mom at work,just hanging out at her work, or volunteering hours after school helps the child view nursing homes in a different light. Walking down the halls and seeing bright smiles and receiving very friendly hellos from the residents is very warming to the heart. Being able to communicate and see the awareness of surroundings in the residents is very reassuring to know that …show more content…
Many people today believe that all senior citizens are grouchy, reclusive, and lonely. Senior citizens are mostly looked at as grouchy and mean because of tv shows and movies. There is always a role in a movie with the grouchy old grandpa that yells at every kid to get off of his lawn. Or the mean old lady that lives alone in a big scary house that all the neighbors are scared to go to. People being scared of the elderly is why they are also viewed as reclusive. The mean outward appearance some people see is the reason why the elderly seem like they avoiding company. Another reason is because some are seclusive and sheltered. Elders are also viewed as lonely because when some are unable to take care of themselves, the next step is a nursing home. Nursing homes are seen as a sad environment to people. People assume that elders being in a nursing home no one comes to visit them and if someone does it is only once a month, if even that. The limited mobility, lack of transportation, and loss of spouse could also lead people to believe that elders are lonely. Senior citizens are falsely stereotyped as grouchy, reclusive, and lonely due to entertainment and outward