Wise Owls ageism and the myths

Myth Chronological age determines health and age brings illness and disease.

Myth Getting older is associated with a loss of cognitive capacity.

Myth Older workers have less physical strength and endurance.

Myth Older workers tend to have poorer sensory abilities such as sight and hearing.

Myth Older workers have more time off sick.

Myth Older workers have difficulty adapting to change.

Myth Older workers find it hard to learn new information making their knowledge and skills outdated.

Myth Older workers have more accidents in the workplace.

Myth Older workers are less productive.