Copies Quote by Anna Quindlen
“One of the interesting things I discovered, talking about your grandmother, is I did a search of my uses of the word "elderly" in my copy over the years, and you will not be surprised to hear that the older I got the less often I used the word elderly in print.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Word ‘Elderly’” by Anna Quindlen, 2003
The author uses “elderly” less as she ages, reflecting changing perception of aging.
In simple terms: Aging changes how we refer to older people.
Key Takeaway
Respect age without labeling.
Themes
aging
language
perception
Mood
introspective
observational
Type
essay
sociological
When to use this quote
- writing
- media
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
sociolinguistics
gerontology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we change language with age?
- What impact does labeling have on self‑esteem?
A Different Perspective
Avoiding terms may hide age‑related issues.
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