Ageism

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Ageism . . . . a new word on the block and is defined as: "prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person's age" Our pandemic situation in the world has made the word Ageism very real for many people over the age of sixty, especially me because I just turned sixty! "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy" and for the over sixties: "All work and no play makes Jack find a new place to play" - buy where? In many sports affiliations, the over 'sixties' have been told to stay at home as they are the 'vulnerable' and are at high risk in getting this dreaded virus. Golf, tennis, badminton, bowls, hiking, marathon running, working it off at the gym and many others have been forced to enforce the age restrictions . . . . so where do the over sixty sporting enthusiasts go to now? Luckily I can still dance and prance in our Ballet school, but unfortunately, it will have to be a 'sixty solo' as there aren't many of us around any more. Don't they know that to keep fit and healthy people need to do HAPPY endorphin sports and recreation? “Ageism is far too prevalent across society. Ageism fundamentally undermines older people’s participation in society and can contribute to greater isolation and loneliness.” says a reporter and truer words were never written. Ageism is going to cost many a thriving pensioner their sanity, mark my words! If I cannot play lawn bowls, I am going to join my hubby fishing! I cannot wait for the lockdown on travel to be lifted