I recently came across an article about the "silver tsunami" of "aged" people moving to San Francisco. "Aged" is defined, apparently, as over 60. Right now it seems that 18% of the city is "aged" and more to come - projected at 20% soon.
Okay, we are not twenty anymore. But my goodness! It is funny to see the terms sprouting up. The more polite "woman of a certain age", and perhaps the old gem "snowbird" come to mind.
Seems to me one of the first things an inclusive lifestyle metro area - with 1/5th of the population over 60 - may want to consider that "aged" and "elderly" and "geriatric" might not be the best words to use. : ) Anyone have some fun ideas?
Okay, we are not twenty anymore. But my goodness! It is funny to see the terms sprouting up. The more polite "woman of a certain age", and perhaps the old gem "snowbird" come to mind.
Seems to me one of the first things an inclusive lifestyle metro area - with 1/5th of the population over 60 - may want to consider that "aged" and "elderly" and "geriatric" might not be the best words to use. : ) Anyone have some fun ideas?
