Compassionate Ageism: Reinforcing ‘the terror of age; the weak, catastrophic victim of age’?
Dr Mervyn Eastman explores the politics of language around ageing.
22 March 2019
09 September 2018
Stop seeing us as crumbly old fuddy-duddys!
Joan describes exasperation with the stereotypes others impose on older people.
08 September 2018
Stereotyping is pervasive and dangerous
Whether as “baby boomers” or “bed blockers”, negative stereotyping of older people is pervasive and dangerous.
By Glen Garrod
07 September 2018
Why aren’t mobility scooters designed for independence?
Mobility scooters and other mobility aids, can give people a new lease of life. But why is so little thought given to their design?
By Josh Coles
05 September 2018
We need to change society’s attitude to ageism
1 in 5 of Silver Voices’ members have experienced multiple discrimination, including ageism.
By Dennis Reed
04 September 2018
We need to be able to trust public transport
Accessible and reliable public transport is key to many older people living fulfilling lives.
By Sophie Lock
03 September 2018
Support for those ageing without children
Not all older people are grandparents, and this assumption can be detrimental.
By Kirsty Woodard
02 September 2018
Whatever our age, there’s a person inside
Anisah asks for more tolerance and understanding of older people from society.
31 August 2018
Why the reticence to protect older people from abuse? Ageism.
Isn’t it time we started prioritising the rights of older people to live a life free from abuse?
By Stephen McCarthy, Action on Elder Abuse