Elderly people in the United States seems to be valued differently compared to how they are valued in some other cultures around the world. Age is something that people are now trying to escape from; people are no longer embracing the positive assets that previously accompanied age. Wrinkles previously signified wisdom and advisability but now have become a physical representation of helplessness. Not much seems to be expected of the elderly anymore. Could society’s short expectations be partially responsible for the mental deterioration of the elderly? The street that I grew up on as child has completely transformed to make room for the demand of old homes. This is an institution that is growing at an alarming rate.
Putting the two most influential people in your life in a place where it is more convenient for you to smoothly carry out your life without distractions seems selfish. I wonder why this institution is growing so rapidly . I think that is shocking that the elderly are often assumed as delusional and mentally less capably. This is not a natural deterioration. This is not a process that has always occurred. When people stop using muscles in their body it is only natural that they stop working as well. This can also be applied to the capabilities of the brain.
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