This instructional module on stereotypes of aging is one in a block of 10 modules designed to provide the human services worker who works with older adults with basic information regarding the aging process. An introduction provides an overview of the module content. A listing of general objectives follows. Three sections present informative material on each of the three objectives. Topics are mental pictures, relationship of mental pictures to stereotypes, and stereotypes of aging (aging, nonproductivity, disengagement, inflexibility, senility, serenity, and sexuality). Other contents include a summary and listings of selected readings and additional resources. (YLB)