“50 is the youth of old age”
Over 50? Don’t worry! It’s not a midlife crisis. 50 is the new 20. You’re still at your peak!
If you’ve been reading the articles about aging that have been written in the past couple of years, you will know that what was once considered the beginning of “old age” is actually the start of a new (young) age. Granted, we’re not saying grab your leather outfit and get yourself a Harley (unless of course, you really want to) but 50 is no longer considered a turning point in your life where everything is supposed to go downhill (considering the increased longevity, we wouldn’t be surprised if, in the near future, that turning point arrives when you reach 100). As you’ve read here (and elsewhere), people are living longer and enjoying life to their fullest. Those in their 70s & 80s are more active than some 20 years olds we know!
One special organization, The Red Hat Society, is aimed at making women rejoice and take pride in the fact they are over 50. Are they serious? What about the old mentality (especially the Hollywood mentality), that a female over 40 was old--- not to mention 50! Can you imagine? A woman taking pride in being over 50?
Ladies, yes! Take pride! Why should only men get the distinction that their appearances improve with age like fine wine? (Now, now... don't look at your husband and start laughing. ) There are plenty of women that age gracefully too--- most notably Susan Sarandon and Susan Lucci.
The Red Hat Society, with over 1.5 Million members worldwide and featured in the NYTimes article Lift Every Over-50 Voice and Sing, Ladies, Sing, aims to get rid of this old notion and to make women feel proud of their age. Gone are the days when women have to lie about their age (unless of course you’re 20 ½ and need to be 21 to be admitted into a bar). Women will proudly say “I am 58!” or “I am 74!” The society’s message is “have fun.” They are “not political or religious” and they believe “many women feel marginalized as they grow older, but red hatters mean to be noticed.” (Red Hatters is a nickname for those in the Red Hat Society because they wear red hats.)
Major Kudos to you!
If you’ve been reading the articles about aging that have been written in the past couple of years, you will know that what was once considered the beginning of “old age” is actually the start of a new (young) age. Granted, we’re not saying grab your leather outfit and get yourself a Harley (unless of course, you really want to) but 50 is no longer considered a turning point in your life where everything is supposed to go downhill (considering the increased longevity, we wouldn’t be surprised if, in the near future, that turning point arrives when you reach 100). As you’ve read here (and elsewhere), people are living longer and enjoying life to their fullest. Those in their 70s & 80s are more active than some 20 years olds we know!
One special organization, The Red Hat Society, is aimed at making women rejoice and take pride in the fact they are over 50. Are they serious? What about the old mentality (especially the Hollywood mentality), that a female over 40 was old--- not to mention 50! Can you imagine? A woman taking pride in being over 50?
Ladies, yes! Take pride! Why should only men get the distinction that their appearances improve with age like fine wine? (Now, now... don't look at your husband and start laughing. ) There are plenty of women that age gracefully too--- most notably Susan Sarandon and Susan Lucci.
The Red Hat Society, with over 1.5 Million members worldwide and featured in the NYTimes article Lift Every Over-50 Voice and Sing, Ladies, Sing, aims to get rid of this old notion and to make women feel proud of their age. Gone are the days when women have to lie about their age (unless of course you’re 20 ½ and need to be 21 to be admitted into a bar). Women will proudly say “I am 58!” or “I am 74!” The society’s message is “have fun.” They are “not political or religious” and they believe “many women feel marginalized as they grow older, but red hatters mean to be noticed.” (Red Hatters is a nickname for those in the Red Hat Society because they wear red hats.)
Major Kudos to you!
posted by CareTALKGals(tm) at 10/11/2006 11:15:00 PM
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