Understanding Ageism in Maine: How Aging and Bias Affect Our Communities
Understanding Ageism What Is Ageism? Ageism involves stereotypes (what we think), prejudice (how we feel), and discrimination (how we act) based on someone’s age. It can appear as: Internalized ageism – older adults believing negative ideas about aging Implicit bias – automatic assumptions about people of other ages Interpersonal ageism – “elderspeak,” patronizing remarks, jokes
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