AOASCC’s Commitment to Stop Ageism Now
Ageism puts unfair limitations on older adults’ abilities to live to their fullest potential and devalues them as individuals - it's time we come together to stop ageism now.
Challenging Ageism
“Tackling ageism will require a new understanding of ageing by all generations. This understanding needs to counter outdated concepts of older people as burdens, and acknowledge the wide diversity of the experience of older age, the inequities of ageism, and demonstrate a willingness to ask how society might organise itself better.”
- World Health Organization
Here is a collection of the latest research and programs being conducted to challenge ageism in our society.
Adults 50 and over Would be World's Third Largest Economy
Ageism Disappears When Young and Old Spend Time Together
Education/Interaction with Older People
50 Fabulous Things About Aging
You know you can survive without all the technology that so many younger people seem to think makes the world go around. This is just one reason to embrace aging!
Positive Attitudes Reduce Risk of Dementia
Reason #2 to Stop Agesim Now
Is it fair to limit medical options based on a person's age?
Reason #1 to Stop Agesim Now
It takes twice as long for an older unemployed person to get hired than it does for a younger counterpart.
Never Too Old to Win
What do we learn from the upbeat attitude, determination and mental toughness of these athletes?
