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Ageist beliefs against the elderly are commonplace in today's society. For example, an older person who forgets something could be quick to call it a "senior moment", failing to realize the ageism of that statement. People also often utter ageist phrases such as "dirty old man" or "second childhood", and elders sometimes miss the ageist undertones.
However, for simplicity, periodically, I use the term “older adult(s).” Ageism is pervasive in our society, coloring services provided to older adults in the mental health sector, health care ...
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The term comes from the Greek γέρων – gerōn, "old man" [1] and φόβος – phobos, "fear". [2] Gerontophobia that stems from a fear of aging has been linked to thanatophobia, as fear of old age can be a precursor to fear of death. [3] Gerontophobia can be caused by stereotypes of elderly people displayed in the media. [4]
Older people have different requirements from society and government, and frequently have differing values as well, such as for property and pension rights. [1] Older people are also more likely to vote, and in many countries the young are forbidden from voting. Thus, the aged have comparatively more, or at least different, political influence. [2]
For example, if ageism is encountered, I suggest you reach out to experts at the Area Agency of Aging, District 5 (419-524-4144; 800-860-5799) to share your concerns, to seek information, and to ...
The low value and image of old age is the source of all ageism, which may lead especially in very old age and times of great need to senicide. [8] According to author Michael Brogden, most "societies kill the elderly“ under certain conditions, or more precisely: "it is the social group that kills". [ 9 ]
Christie Brinkley is speaking out about ageism and "some of the ways that we are constantly being categorized because of our age.". Though she describes herself as "68 [and] feeling great," the ...