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Ageism
Ageism affects us negatively in many ways - at work, managing our health and in everyday life. Ending ageism is the key to ending elder abuse.
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Age isn’t the problem. Ageism is
Ageism, like other forms of bias, may be conscious or unconscious, but it’s still damaging for older people. Understanding it can help you if you’re treated unfairly.
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Ageism in health advice
I am often frustrated by the ageism I witness in health messaging. This failure can end up causing unnecessary harm. Ngaire Hobbins, dietician and aged-care consultant
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Are older people resistant to change?
When an older person refuses to change, you may think it’s just stubbornness. But the reality may be more complex – and less voluntary – than you might think.
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Bridging generations: how intergenerational practice strengthens communities
Everyone benefits when younger and older people interact in community settings, as the Australian Institute of Intergenerational Practice explains.
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Ending ageism is the key to tackling elder abuse
Ageism underpins many of our policy failures in addressing the rights and dignity of older Australians.
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The damaging effects of impatience
Are you often treated impatiently by other people? It may constitute elder abuse, and you do not have to accept it.
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The negative impact of ageism
Every one of us at every age is entitled to be treated fairly and enjoy the same opportunities.
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When impatience is harmful
We all lose our patience now and then, but if you are impatient with an older person, you could be perpetrating elder abuse. Find out why patience is important.
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Ageism Resources
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