At Geezers, Gadgets and Gizmos, we recently asked a simple question: “When you hear the word ‘geezer,’ what comes to mind?” The responses were immediate — and revealing:
- “Old.”
- “Grumpy old man.”
- “Set in his ways.”
- “Cranky.”
- “Rough around the edges.”
Honestly? We weren’t surprised. For decades, the word “geezer” has been used as shorthand for decline — a stereotype that paints aging as something negative, outdated, or irrelevant. But we believe that definition misses the truth completely. Continue reading Reclaiming the Word “Geezer”: Why Aging Isn’t About Fading Away
