THE GOOD NEWS IS We are living longer.
But it sometimes seems that all we hear about are the challenges, the stories of decline, loneliness and
hardships. No wonder we sometimes worry about getting older.
Now is the time to change this negative ageing
narrative.
It is time to declare loudly that age is not a problem.
That there is so much to celebrate.
A greater sense of who we are and what is important
to us.
A richer life perspective gained through lived
experience.
A mature brain which explains why we are able to
solve problems from a greater number of
perspectives.
Yes, we may encounter challenges as we age but
ageing is a vital asset not only for ourselves but also
for societies collective financial and emotional
wealth.
So we need action right now to change the negative
narrative of ageing to a more truthful one.
And that is why we have created This Age Thing.
A place for all of us to share stories, to be listened to,
to take action and make tangible, positive changes.
Our goal is simple. To unite us as we age - building a
strong and united community, This Age Thing will
become a powerful voice, sounding board and world
changer.
Together we can redesign a world to help us all live
longer, healthier and happier.