"What we often see with beliefs around age and ageing is real concern at becoming older, of reaching a certain age, from quite early on in our adult lives. And then as we reach those milestones, for many the fears and worries about reaching that age dissipate somewhat with the reality. Being subjected to a barrage of ageist messaging throughout our lives, with children as young as 10 wanting to buy anti-ageing make-up for example, gives people an unduly pessimistic view of what getting older will be like."
"According to Gen Z, the likes of Michelle Obama, Brad Pitt and Lisa Kudrow - who are all 62 - have officially fallen into the 'over the hill' category. The polling also revealed Gen Z think people start experiencing cognitive decline at 62, while the struggle to adapt to technology begins three years earlier at 59."
A UK poll of 4,000 people examined generational perceptions of aging. Gen Z views old age as beginning at 62, compared to Boomers who believe it starts at 67. Gen Z associates age 62 with cognitive decline onset, age 59 with technology adaptation difficulties, and age 56 with fashion unsuitability. One-fifth of Gen Z doubt they'll look good when older, while a quarter worry about lacking family and friends in later years. Twenty-seven percent expect poor health in old age. Common ageist phrases include 'stuck in your ways,' 'mutton dressed as lamb,' and 'dinosaur.' Experts attribute these pessimistic views to lifelong exposure to ageist messaging and anti-aging marketing.
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