English Conversation Group-
Elderly

Today's topic: The Elderly

Vocabulary:

retirement Social Security RV

senior citizen / senior snowbird fixed income

Senior Center nursing home elder care

Alzheimer's Disease convalescent center senior discount

Questions for Discussion:

What is the retirement age in your country? Is it mandatory to retire at this age?

In your country is it common for more than two generations of family members to live together in one house?

How are elderly people in your country treated? With respect? Honored?
Who takes care of older people in your country?

When you were growing up, did you have consistent contact with your grandparents? If so, how do you think this has affected your life?

What do you think are some common fears about growing old in your country? In the US?

Why do you think that the US media (especially TV and movies) place such a high value on youthfulness? Why do you think they de-value age?
Do you think a doctor should be allowed to carry out a patient’s wish to die? Why or why not?