Ageism — a widespread form of prejudice that is directed at older persons — led to excess costs of $63 billion for a broad range of health conditions during one year in the United States, a 2018 study by the Yale School of Public Health has found. Directed by Professor Becca R. Levy, the study… Continue reading Health Costs of Ageism Calculated at $63 Billion Annually
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Quality of Contact with Grandparents Is Key to Youths’ Views of Ageism
Ageism – stereotypes that lead to prejudice and discrimination against older people – occurs frequently in young adults and can be seen in children as young as three. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Liege in Belgium, and published in December 2017 in the journal Child Development. sought to identify the factors… Continue reading Quality of Contact with Grandparents Is Key to Youths’ Views of Ageism
Ageism and Its End
Until I turned sixty-six, retired, and officially joined the ranks of “the olds,” I lived for decades as an unreflecting and unapologetic ageist. I’m not a mean-spirited person. I pride myself on being open-minded and progressive. I’ve always tried to guard against bias in my thoughts and actions, and to fight bigotry wherever it cast… Continue reading Ageism and Its End