The biggest misconception of aging that is being dispelled is the idea that the human brain is on a continuous and predictable decline from birth. As aging is a continuous variable and does not start at a specific made up age, this argument needs to be ch

The biggest misconception about aging is that you must give up your youthful exuberance to acquire wisdom and maturity. While some believe this is the logical and natural order of aging it is not. This rite of passage to become a spectator rather than a p

Misconceptions? To me the biggest one is the one we've heard ever since we were children: With age comes wisdom. That's not how it works for me anyway. It seems that I knew a lot more when I was younger! I was a lot better organized too.

The common misconception I wish I could dispel is the idea that beyond a "certain age," people are useless and good for nothing but sitting in a rocking chair. Nothing could be further from the truth.

The biggest misconception is that we decline, becoming less, as we age and it makes me angry! Life experiences; the wisdom to fill each present moment full of extraordinary life; the zeal to enjoy new experiences; the desire for new adventure; a deepening

The common misconception that I would like to dispel about aging is one commonly shared by not only those who have exceeded age 50, but also by those who counsel them such as physicians, etc. That misconception is the need for limitations due to aging.

The most common misconception about aging is that your age determines what you can or can not do. To me, age is a state of mind not a number, and should not be a limiting factor if you are otherwise qualified to participate.

Biggest misconception about aging? That it's about the years in your life rather than the life in your years. A person gets old the first time they say no to a new adventure, a different way of seeing or a chance to learn

I hate to be a one note kind of gal, but the most annoying misconception to me, is that age is a disqualifier. Whether it's sexually, or for a job, there is discrimination, ageism and it's a loss to those who discriminate as well as to us, who are being d

Aging doesn't mean the same thing to, or about all people. We all age differently. The term "seniors" is one I particularly take objection to. The minute it's said, a certain stereotype comes to mind.