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Ageism
“Ageism is stereotyping, discrimination and mistreatment based solely upon age. When directed towards older people, it comes from negative attitudes and beliefs about what it means to be older.” EveryAGE Counts.
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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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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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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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Age is No Barrier
Panellists debated and discussed the experiences and expectations of older Queenslanders about ageism.
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Ageism and social media expertise: Implications for Intergenerational Dynamics in Advertising Creativity
This Deakin University article explores how ageist ideas and practice in marketing agencies channel and perpetuate flaw...
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Are older people a burden? In Dari
This podcast, In Dari, discusses how getting older means we rely on others to care for us. But we also bring wisdom and...
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Ageism and a proposal for Ageism Awareness Day: in Lao
This podcast, in Lao, talks about the need for an Ageism Day, given the increasing age of the Australian population.
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Find a Service Provider
In an emergency call 000
This free number will redirect you to an existing phone service near you. This is not a 24-hour line. Call operating times will vary. A collaboration between the Australian, state and territory governments.
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