Ageism article from The New York Times

THE NEW OLD AGE

Ageism: A ‘Prevalent and Insidious’ Health Threat

The World Health Organization has begun four studies intended to define ageism and identify ways to combat it. 

By Paula Span

  • April 26, 2019

Credit Lizzie Gill

Here’s the link to an interesting article.

Let us know what you think about ageism…

Any recent experiences?

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/26/health/ageism-elderly-health.html?emc=edit_sc_20190430&nl=science-times&nl_art=&nlid=63320403edit_sc_20190430&ref=headline&te=1


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One Response to Ageism article from The New York Times

  1. Fran says:

    Ageism can be legislated out of existence to a very small extent. The best thing we can do about ageism — and we all can do it — is to stop being ashamed of being old. The very first place to start is being proud of being old. Not arrogant and/ or defensive. Just serenely proud.

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