Health
Ageism can negatively affect health in several ways, including:
- Age stereotypes can affect the cognitive and physical health of older individuals.
- Age stereotypes can become self-fulfilling prophecies resulting in social isolation and reduced physical activity.
- Views of what is "normal aging" can influence how healthcare practitioners treat their patients.
A Prevalent and Insidious Health Threat
Health Costs of Ageism Calculated at 63 Billion
Negative Beliefs About Aging Predict Alzheimer's Disease in Yale-Led Study
WSJ Reports: To Age Well, Change How You Feel About Aging
The Wall Street Journal's Anne Tergesen discusses recent research on how ageism can effect your health - and what you can do to fight it.
Mind Matters: Cognitive and Physical Effects of Aging Self-Stereotypes
Published in the Journal of Gerontology