love the one your with and who said age discriminates this . Great Grandparents married 73 years and 14 children held hands all the time even when she took her last breath .I think a lot of people would like a love that stands the test of time for as long as they live .And if you find this love more than once embrace it no one wants to be alone at the end,

It is so sweet to see a couple that are in their twilight years holding hands. I don't think it's ageism at least not for me. 1. They are still together( many these days don't last). 2. They are both alive,I speak to many that I know have lost the love of their life and must continue on without them. 3. It gives the rest of us hope that love is possible,at any age. Young at heart. They are blessed.

That's beautiful Elizabeth. I'm not sceptical. I only wish I'm still in love when I get to that age and don't forget who I'm with... the notebook.... brings a tear every time.

It is very healthy for elderly people to have someone they still can connect with. Great they are walking arm and arm.

I think you should always show affection to each other as long as you live. Just because you are old does not mean you don't love each other. And if people don't want to see the affection they should mind their own business and walk away. Always show your love for another.

I agree, age is just a number, and people of any age should feel free to show affection to each other.

Where the elderly are, everyone will be as well one day

Ageism is alive and well - you only realise it once you get there.

Love is love no matter what age. In an ideal world love between 2 people would be respected and admired .

being elderly myself & wife & I do likemto have affection for each other & we do do daily

The elderly are expected to simply fade away. No-one wants their opinion, people think they are old fashioned and out dated. I hear people say they are too old for technology, and that really annoys me because it isn't true. What people need to realize is that not ALL elderly people are the same, some age faster than others. My mother had a computer and mobile phone but got to the stage where she wasn't able to remember what to do with the computer then her eyes were far too bad for her to use the mobile phone, but she was 95. I don't have a smart phone and I don't want a smart phone and when I had to show a little smarty pants my vaccine passport in order to get into Kmart he burst out laughing and said in a very loud voice "oh, it's the new Apple". I laughed along with him but told him he won't be laughing the day he gets arthritis in his thumbs and can no longer use his mobile as he does now. Young people are getting arthritis much earlier than the baby boomer generation. Old age comes to everyone if they are lucky, I remember Prince Philip holding out his hand in order to help the Queen down some stairs. As he was to walk behind her he really shouldn't have been holding her hand, but I thought it was wonderful, they were an elderly couple who had been married for more than 60 years and they clearly still cared very much about each other. People don't change, they simply age.

My parents were married for over 60 years and right up until my Father died they still held hands and were affectionate towards each other. I thought it was great.

I think it is truly beautiful. As a teen I used to get a lift home from a friend. I had to wait in his car behind the Bathurst Court house. I would often see an elderly man in a black cape holding hands with I assume his wife, walking back to their car. I so hoped that could be me one day.

To be together and in love for that long, would be amazing. I would not care what others think.

There is no age barrier showing affection...it’s beautiful

Age shouldn't be a barrier. I think it is gorgeous to see elderly couples holdings hands etc. Hope that happens with me

Love it

After 58 years of marriage we still hold hands and have cuddles. I don't no what this means other than we like doing it..

There is nothing more beautiful than seeing elderly couples still hand in hand strong in heart and mind. I always dreamt of this for myself instead I lost my husband five years ago and I hate the thought I never had that opportunity also in my younger years I always suggested that when couples grow old they should both die when god calls them because if either remain widow it's very painful.

Love to see elderly couples walking hand in hand.

"Elderly" is such an ugly way of describing Senior Citizens. I'm 76 years old, and I have the "heart" of a 16 year old. I'm still compassionate and caring, lively and loving, thoughtful and thrifty, and I have empathy and humility. I was a good kid, and now I'm a good "Baby Boomer". As one grows older in years, our minds stay young, even if our bodies don't and, given the chance, I could love someone just as much now, if not more, than I did when I was young! ;-D

being "elderly"doesn't stop you loving your partner or showing affection.

Yes, I’m all for showing affection. Scientists have actually proven it’s beneficial to our health.

Go for it …. Showing affection isn’t just for the young

Their should be no age limit they're actually role models showing what true love is about

Im now almost 80 and i am just as affectionate as i was when I was a teenager

LOVE IT

I think it’s lovely to see people arm in arm or holding hands no matter what age. I’ve been married for forty five years and we hold hands My dogs in one hand my husbands in the other. Same with my adult daughters, I hold their hand and of course my darling grandchildren

It's so rare to see this day and age.

I have been married 49 years to my high school sweetheart. .We dated for almost 6 years before we got married because his parents said that they wouldn't pay for his college if we got married before he graduated. Our wedding was a week after his graduation. We are still deeply in love, and we always hold hands when we are together. People always smile when they see us, hand-in-hand. True love is forever. P..S> Our "love life " just keeps getting better! Edited 20-Sep-24 14:44pm

I have been married for 63 years and my husband passed away last year and I do miss him. We had our ups and downs but we grew closer as the we got older.

I am totally climbing in your wagon, Elizabeth.

I think it's wonderful and gives people hope that a marriage can last that long and still be affectionate

Love to the end

As a young man (20 yrs old) I just couldn't understand how someone could be with a senior. Since that time I've grown aware that once you really love someone they may look a little older but all you can really see is the one you've been with for what very, very pleasantly, seems like the relationship really is "Till Death Do You Part.".

It is lovely to see people be affectionate to one another. People seem to be scared to show affection now which is sad, love makes the world go round

I love to see an elderly couple that still shows affection. It gives me hope that my marriage can last that long. My parents are still going strong after 60 years

One of my favorite memories is seeing an old couple holding hands while roller skating on a sidewalk together.

Its very hard to make a marriage work

Agree, I like seeing older people showing affection to one another, it shows that real love lasts a lifetime.

Yes elderly people can still show love I see it with my parents when we are over for a visit. They are Mum's 871and Dad's 86 and still love each other dearly. Mom would be lost without Dad and they have been married for 65 years. They tease each other as Mum's

Love is a wonderful thing which we enjoy while we have it.

Yes elderly people can still show love I see it with my parents when we are over for a visit. They are Mum's 87 and Dad's 86 and still love each other dearly. Mum would be lost without Dad and they have been married for 65 years. They tease each other as Mum's memory is not great and she is loosing her smell and she is now starting to burn things when she cooks. That's a worry but I think Dad has taken over the cooking hence they have lasagnes a lot of the time and Mum has gained some weight. When we go over we take some thing we can all eat and we take over the cooking to give Dad a break from doing it while we are there. He appreciates that. I may have to start cooking some meals for them while we are there. A neighbour kindly did a couple of meals for them when they'd found out Mum was unwell with some broken ribs. Yes she had a fall when an Aunt was out and I hadn't been told and was quite shocked to hear. She's recovered but always says she is tired when we talk on the phone. Getting old is not much fun and it happens to us all eventually.

Yes, love is no different in the elderly. It just lasts longer and makes life more bearable. 😇

i used to work in senior assisted living as a CNA, I think it is great that if two people find love in a nursing home or assisted living, it is a beautiful thing and their families should allow it

I have been married 43 years you do not get that long for murder.

I think that the more you live with a person, the more dependent you become on them and that is because love has grown and that does not end when you have someone to trust.

I think it’s a beautiful thing!

I don’t think people are sceptical about affection in older people. I think it is natural and sets a good example.

What a boring and pathetic world we would be living in, if we can’t have, and show love and affection at any age. Are the younger generation getting stupider with all this technology, or just losing the ability to reason and think?

We always hold hands, even after 50 years together, it feels natural.

We should all just focus on our own lives and mind our own business.

There is no doubt that, unfortunately, ageism is still an issue. However, need to know the context that the journalist question was posed. Was it meant as a joke or serious question?

I would say it says much more about the person writing the piece than anything else. They judge things by the way they believe them to be and carry on regardless.

Life is Life, Age is Age. How would he feel with people making a coment on him. It's nothing to do with him in the first place.

I love when old people are committed to one another. Its just a beautiful thing to see.

Beautiful to see. Really you cannot comment on ageism until you are there experiencing it.

My husband and I, hold hands while walking all the time. It helps with stability and closeness. Why not.

I agree with you there should be no barrier or judgement older people have lived there life and its great to see them out and about I hope I live to the age of my mother who was 98 when see paced away she lived a happy and long life

Age is only a number. It is peopple, my hubby and I are very affectionate inside and outside. A man from another culture was shocked to see my hubby kiss me goodbye before he went off to do some errands. It might be the last time we kiss so it is important to say "Goodby" and kiss goodbye. I am in my 80's.

there are far too many people offering up opinions about things they have no idea about, I love seeing people show affection no matter the age, when you see a genuine smile because of affection, it warms your heart it's an awesome feeling, there is no better feeling than a loved one holding your hand and there should be more of it, I still hold my wife's hand in public have been doing it for 30 plus years and will continue to do so for the next 30 plus years

No Years of a good partnership will prevail

I was previously married for 33 years before my wife passed away and we always walked hand in hand. I have remarried and I walk hand in hand with my wife.... Age is NOTHING

Ageism exists in so many aspects of modern-day life. To me it is simply a lack of respect!

I believe it shows true love when couples are holding hands and age is irrelevant.

Wish I had some one to grow old with!

"He described this as an example of ... or "mobility support"." It's called a joke. 🙄 This jumping up and down about "Political Correctness" is really getting more and more ridiculous. 🙁Edited 20-Sep-24 07:57am

I agree there should be no age barrier. I think the perception that older people are not so sexual therefore people think it is not hip.

I think it’s beautiful 🥰🥰

Not just affection but re jobs, volunteering... ageism is rife

hi ty cher

just walk or run parkrun and see heaps of people of all ages enjoying themselves and keeping fit from 10 to 90s

That is making one large assumption that just because they were old and walking arm in arm that this means that they have either been together a long time or are helping each other walk (young people do this as well and it can mean both or neither of these).

If a couple can remain married for many ,many years the love trust respect and understanding develops into a much deeper level, not to mention the friendship

I am over 50 thus elder less stressful less involved

suddenly it's grubby if you are old... 60 used to be old... 60 isn't old any more, so when does grubby start now?

They have not got to this age yet

Elderly people have more time to be grateful and mindful of what they they have. It is great that the world is becoming more understanding of the importance of relationships for everyone.

The enduring love should be moore thane holding hands is big than that

definitely enduring love, mobility support would have to be more than holding hands.

I work with a lot of elderly people and Love them all , I try and make their day amazing!!! every day

I am not a scientist, but I understand, that affection is part of all of our seven senses that we have, and will only cease when we die

loving doesn't stop because you age, unless you aren't meant for each other

ty,hi lin r

Love transcends time, age and societal expectations.

I admire older couples. Seeing the gentleman open the door for her, let her go first, all that chivalry is out the door now. When they go to cafes they sit and face each other and talk instead of looking at a screen.

It is beautiful to see elderly couple still in love and affectionate.

Totally agree.

You are exactly right now age barrier to people who show affection & love.. it's beautiful.

My Granddad told me before his passed, how much he loved my Grandma.

intelligent, can learn a lot from them.

I agree they need to stand by each other and support each other no matter what

agree ..

Agree totally lovely couple and they need the support of others they love each other and we should respect that no matter how old we are.

It warms my heart when I see elderly couples hug and kiss each other or holding hands as they walk

You need that hug and kisses

Love is for all ages.

I love to see couples showing affection toward one another regardless of age but particularly older couples. They demonstrate they appreciate one another more perhaps because they are older and understand what true love really is.

AGEISM is a bias against the elderly in 'real time'. If you live long enough - you will experience 'ageism' - one of the many benefits of living in a capitalistic society - ENJOY!

No I've got nothing sensible or otherwise to say on this one...sorry...I have given it some thought.... ...getting old is a difficult one...(getting old is difficult by itself) ..old folk tend to bond together..even surprise themselves....for support and backup...but each couple is different ...you cannot speak for others Edited 20-Sep-24 01:20am