Growing old is a dead end and there will not be any growth for being actively engaged. Aging is not a loss and time to feel alone, sad and depressed. It does happen to some, but not to all. Most seniors are very much engaged.

• Decline in mental function will be the most frightening myth for most of the old people.

• Fear of loss of independence is also a misconception about aging.

• People turning old will tend to focus on that negative aspect.

• Old aged people in North America are often segregated, living in nursing homes or the like, and there is not as much interaction between generations.

• Attitude is the single most important factor in healthy psychological aging.

• Getting older will lead to "dignity of risk," which refers to a person's entitlement to decide, if they are able and capable.

The best thing about aging:

• Most of the aged people report that they're happy despite health problems that may be present.

• People will start adjusting their goals and adapt to circumstances as they age.

• They will start giving priorities to different things i.e. they would have worried for a thing in their 20-40 and at this time they never mind.

• Seniors' accumulated wisdom allows them to accept that there are things you just can't change.

• They don't relish the idea of having to need others for basic functions.

Loss of Memory:

• Verbal fluency will slow down, and they feel hard to pronounce.

• Older people feel hard to solve new tasks.

• When people age they gain a lot of accumulated knowledge, skill and understanding.

• Reading, doing crossword puzzles and other such activities are good to keep the mind "vigorous."