The retirement of Prue Leith from The Great British Bake Off has brought a welcome shift in societal attitudes towards aging. As both Mary Berry and Leith continue to thrive well into their 80s, it's clear that the notion of retirees being 'useless' at 60 is becoming increasingly outdated.
In fact, advancements in healthcare have led to people staying healthier for longer, but this doesn't justify making a person unfit to work simply because of their age. The decision to retire should be based on individual circumstances rather than arbitrary retirement ages.
A more nuanced approach would acknowledge the invaluable assets that come with age – maturity, judgment, and experience. Many politicians believe they could have done better in office if only they had gained more life experience.
The contrast between this and Donald Trump's situation is striking. The US has a deep respect for old age, but its vulnerability also raises questions about what constitutes 'fitness' for public office. In Trump's case, the issue was not his age but rather concerns over his mental fitness.
Ultimately, it's time to rethink the arbitrary notion that older individuals are no longer capable of contributing to society. By recognizing the value that experience and maturity bring, we can work towards creating a more inclusive and accepting culture for people of all ages.
In fact, advancements in healthcare have led to people staying healthier for longer, but this doesn't justify making a person unfit to work simply because of their age. The decision to retire should be based on individual circumstances rather than arbitrary retirement ages.
A more nuanced approach would acknowledge the invaluable assets that come with age – maturity, judgment, and experience. Many politicians believe they could have done better in office if only they had gained more life experience.
The contrast between this and Donald Trump's situation is striking. The US has a deep respect for old age, but its vulnerability also raises questions about what constitutes 'fitness' for public office. In Trump's case, the issue was not his age but rather concerns over his mental fitness.
Ultimately, it's time to rethink the arbitrary notion that older individuals are no longer capable of contributing to society. By recognizing the value that experience and maturity bring, we can work towards creating a more inclusive and accepting culture for people of all ages.
It's all about perception, my friends. They want us to believe that older folks are over the hill, but what if they're just not telling us something? What if they're still got it? 
And don't even get me started on this whole "fitness for public office" thing. I'm convinced there's a hidden agenda at play here. Maybe they're trying to distract us from the real issue: who's really behind the scenes pulling the strings? 
like they're saying Prue Leith is proof that 60 is the new 30... meanwhile I'm over here thinking it's just awesome to have people still kicking around at that age 
and can we talk about how this article is basically saying older people are finally getting some respect? 
but let's get real, if Mary Berry can still whip up a mean Victoria sponge at 85, what's the excuse for anyone else 
. Our society needs people with life experience, like Prue Leith and Mary Berry, to bring a more mature perspective to the table 
. I mean, who better to run a country than someone who's been around the block a few times? 
Age shouldn't be the barrier it is right now 
. We should focus on mental fitness and emotional intelligence over just age 
. It's like what they say in the US - age is just a number 
. Let's celebrate people of all ages contributing to society 
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People are living longer, healthier lives, so why should we care if they're 60 or 60+? The real question is, what makes you " unfit to work"? 
Aging is just a number 
and so is Mary Berry 
! Let's focus on what matters most - performance, not age 
. Can't wait to see more ppl thrive in their 60s+ 
), I think we're selling ourselves short by saying older people can't do anything anymore.
. It's like, just because you're not as spry as you used to be, doesn't mean your skills are outdated or irrelevant. I've seen plenty of people in their 60s and beyond who can still bring a ton of value to the table, whether that's through experience, wisdom, or just plain old-fashioned know-how.
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! It just goes to show that age is not a barrier to doing what you love. And I'm totally with you on this, let's ditch the idea that retirees are useless at 60 
. Everyone should be able to decide when they want to retire or continue working based on their own needs and circumstances. We need more people like Prue Leith who show us that age is just a number 
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! Just think about all the wisdom & knowledge they've gained over the years... I mean, Prue Leith still killing it on Bake Off at 80s? That's goalz 
! Age is just a number, and it's time we start valuing experience & maturity over youth & energy 
. And you're right, with advancements in healthcare, people are living longer and healthier lives, so why should we assume they can't still contribute to society? 
It's time we give older folks the respect they deserve and create a culture that values age diversity.
, but lets be real, she's an exception to the rule. I mean, not everyone can maintain their energy levels at that age 
. Maybe we need to rethink how old is considered "too old" for certain jobs? I'm not saying people who are 60 should still be doing high-intensity work, but there's gotta be some middle ground 
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! Anyway, I think it's about time we start valuing age over youth in the workplace 
. Like, who says 60 is old? My grandma's still killing it at 75 and she's got more common sense than most people half her age 
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