Challenging Ageism in Society: Understanding Aging and Biases
Explore the impact of ageism on older adults, discuss revealing age, and recognize societal biases towards aging. Stay aware of potential biases when working with older individuals.
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AGING AND AGEISM Gina Bower
Introduce Self Name Name of organization (if you work for an organization) Your age One thing you feel about being this age 2
Discussion Questions How it felt to reveal your age? Did anyone chose not to reveal your age? Are you willing to share why? Did you notice any reaction for yourself or others to this exercise? 3
Key Messages Societal messages about aging and being old are pervasive and generally negative. Be aware of these potential biases when working with older adults. 4
