The Aged, are routinely subjected to both positive and negative stereotypes, regarding their physical and mental capabilities. Ageing, is a normal, highly individualised and complex process, that continues to be stereotyped, by younger generations. These stereotypes play such a powerful role in shaping how a person views the community and the interactions with individuals, within a certain community. According to a dailymail …show more content…
By being included within the community, it can make the seniors feel good about themselves and that they aren't just ‘old farts’, boosting their self esteem and feeling wanted and needed.
NSW Seniors Festival, is the largest festival for seniors in the southern hemisphere, with a 500,000 attendance each year. This festival is for those that are over 60, giving the chance to meet new friends, or catch up with old ones at an array of local community events. Department of Family and Community Services organise this fun filled festival that is designed to celebrate the role of seniors play and contributions that the make to the NSW community. By holding this festival it generates positive feelings and can strongly impact the