Some Boomers don't like the term Senior???

I never seem to think about the senior syndrome. I am 76 and my body is telling me its getting old but mind is young and a alert and thankful for that and hope it remains so.
 
In the UK in England there was and still is a road sign showing two elderly people with hunched backs and walking sticks walking along. I heard this has caused complaints and the PC brigade are throwing a wobbler and I must admit I nevet liked the sign but didnt unduly upset me
 
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OK, I'm going to risk jumping in to give the academic reason behind the resentment of the labels senior and elderly. It has to do with the stereotypes associated with the terms. The suggested change is to replace both terms with "older adults." Currently, our research as well as anecdotal examples show that the terms are associated with negative stereotypes such as decrepit, slow, forgetful, grouchy, and more.
 


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