69 Examples Of Old People Using Social Media And Giving The Internet These Hilarious Gems

"We recognise that in general, cognitive processes and learning ability tend to get worse as people get older," the lead author of the study, Dr. Jo Cutler of the University of Birmingham, also added. "So it's really interesting to see that when making choices that will benefit others, older adults' learning ability is preserved. By better understanding what motivates older people in this way, we can contribute to strategies that promote healthy ageing."

To allow older people to learn new things efficiently and with more motivation, it's important not to exclude them. Sadly, ageism is still pretty prevalent in America. According to the American Psychological Association, 93% of older adults say they have faced at least one form of ageism. That includes assumptions that older people don't know how to use technology or "don't do anything important or valuable."

Is the saying "Respect your elders" still true today? In some cases, it's wrong to assume an older person deserves respect and empathy just because of their considerable age. Lord knows there are plenty of unpleasant older folks all around the world. Yet, at the same time, writing off a person just because they're older can be just as wrong. We all have a limited amount of time to enjoy on this trip we call life, so let's not stop people from taking full advantage of what it has to offer for as long as they can.

What do you think of these silly fails, Pandas? Have the older people in your life ever done anything as remotely unhinged and funny? Share your stories with us in the comments! And if you'd like to read more about generational differences, check out some life advice elders are doling out on this Instagram page!