My Thoughts And Feelings
Project Skill
- exploring your attitudes about aging and older people
Life Skill
- understanding yourself
What to do
Mark down on a piece of paper whether you agree or disagree or are not sure about each of the following statements. If you do not understand a particular statement, ask your group leader, a family member, or project helper for assistance. It is important for you to realize that there are no correct or incorrect answers. You responses reflect your feelings and attitudes.1. Older people are set in their ways.
2. Older people love children.
3. All older people are pretty much the same.
4. Older people don't have a sense of humor.
5. If you live long enough, you'll become senile or confused.
6. You can't teach an old dog new tricks.
7. Older people prefer people their own age.
8. Older people often have interesting ideas.
9. I usually try to help older people.
10. Sometimes I wonder what it is like to be old.
11. Older people don't understand teenagers.
12. People over 65 should just enjoy life.
13. Most older people like to play bingo.
14. Older people think they are always right.
Adapted from Growing Together. 1992. Blair County Cooperative Extension, The Pennsylvania State University, and Home Nursing Agency of Blair County.