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Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging

Why Ageism Makes Us Sick

Posted on April 12, 2016

In many ways, ageism is similar to other forms of discrimination.  Images, language and widely-held expectations communicate and reinforce negative stereotypes about a large, diverse group of people. “How many times have you heard your …

Posted in Issue 11Tagged ageism, aging worldwide, community engagement, Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging

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