The aging myths persistence entail as a result of the lack of acceptance of the process. The various perceptions and experiences of being old are clearly depicted as a firm foundation basis on the avoidance of this concept of aging. The more the personal experience and the changed social life emerges the, more the aging myths seems to be entangled.this myth advocate misconceptions on the entire aging process. The persistence or the myths are also triggered by the inefficient learning and reality media which seems always to portray aging as incorporated with disease and the disability elements unlike looking at as a separate entity (Harper, 2004).
In order to have a system support in old adulthood I will try as much as possible to embrace a firm union base with the immediate structures, people and the environment around me and through them, I will create a learning atmosphere on the perception and discount the irrelevant myths portrayed on aging such that the gap between all the ages is bridged therefore making a sound attitude for the groups to clearly interact with one another.through this, focus will not be on the aging idea as negatively portrayed but will be center towards the assistance of every person in old age.
Promoting intergenerational contact in the family
In my own family, the intergenerational contact will try to embrace support to my parents and grandparents such that the future children can emulate what they saw me performing to them and do the same to me. I will embrace positive attitudes on all the support I provide to them which in return will be elicited by others within the family. Rian, Jacewicz & Evans, (2007, p. 75) assert that the house of worship should also have a responsibility in the promotion of successful relations within the family.
References
Harper, S (2004). Families in getting old culture – A diverse corrective Approach: Oxford University press.
Rian, A., Jacewicz J Evans, (2007). Binary tribute to Our Elders: valuable Older Adult Ministries. Princeton: Princeton Theological University.