Ageism: Elderly Filipinos discriminate against themselves

In some of my encounters with the elderly, my colleagues and I often are more considerate of them, even if they are cranky or impatient. We know that aside from having difficulty with their age, they are also emotionally sensitive and thus are given more understanding. Reading this article, I agree that many Filipino elderly do not prioritize themselves over the needs of their family. I often see lolos and lolas (grandfathers and grandmothers) bringing their grandchildren to school and taking ca...