There are six myths about old age: 1. That it's a disease, a disaster. 2. That we are mindless. 3. That we are sexless. 4. That we are useless. 5. That we are powerless. 6. That we are all alike.

Old age is not a disease - it is strength and survivorship, triumph over all kinds of vicissitudes and disappointments, trials and illnesses.

You can't be human alone.

Learning and sex until rigor mortis.

Old age is an excellent time for outrage.

Power should not be concentrated in the hands of so few, and powerlessness in the hands of so many.

A healthy community is one in which the elderly protect, care for, love and assist the younger ones to provide continuity and hope.