We are aware that in today's world there are more elderly people and that there are a number of changes that affect both the general population and the elderly and society in general. In order to help older people adjust to these changes that come with aging, it is primarily important to understand their needs and thinking. We know that we are all different and that everyone makes their own position based on their own conclusions, but it is also necessary to make these conclusions in a correct and reasonable way so that neither side is excluded from society. It is necessary to distinguish between two concepts, and they are the process of aging and age, which in layman's terms do not differ, but when we go to a more detailed analysis, we come to different understandings of these two concepts. In addition to these two concepts, there are theories about aging that can be biological, psychological and sociological aspects. In order to better understand everything that the aging process and old age bring with them, these theories about aging bring us closer to the topic and give us a better insight into everything. The aim of this research paper was to compare the attitudes of the general population and the elderly towards the aging process and old age. Surveys were conducted for both groups, which wanted to see how both groups think about age and, ultimately, how they experience it from their own perspective. Through various sections of the survey, which related to the quality of life of the elderly, attitudes and knowledge about aging and old age, we tried to cover all components that are important for the elderly and get a better insight into the goal of this paper.