Concept 1: Aging is a natural and lifelong process of growing and developing

Concept 2: Older people and younger people are similar in many ways

Concept 3: Older people are valuable and contributing members of society

Concept 4: Old and young can enjoy each other and learn from each other

Concept 5: People need to plan for becoming older

Concept 6: People have much control over the older person they become

Concept 7: Attitudes about aging play a significant role in how people age