You may have your own frustration and sadness about getting older; that's understandable, Applewhite said: "We live in a culture that barrages us with negative messages about aging." And, as a result, she said, "older people are often the most ageist of all." Yet these perceptions can...
The second reference that greatly influenced the young adults' conceptualisation of older people are the participants' grandparents. Although not explicitly asked about in the interviews, the relationship with a grandparent was often used as comparison to the intergenerational encounters duringZomervisite....
Today, older actresses are increasingly celebrated and older adults are more often portrayed in roles with real pathos. The question: can we all change our attitudes about aging? As the median age of our population continues to increase, it seems likely. But we have a long fight against ...
“You’re awfully old to have this disease”: Experiences of stigma and ageism in adults 50 years and older living with HIV/AIDS The Gerontologist, 46 (6) (2006), pp. 781-790 Crossref View in Scopus Google Scholar Ezzy, 2000 D. Ezzy ...
Sometimes as seniors age, it becomes unsafe for them to drive themselves. In that case, they either rely on someone to take them where they need to go or turn to public transportation. Currently, the public transportation offerings are slim: buses, which often require many route changes, and...
So the brain tells you to do more of it because you got such a good feeling from it.” Advocate for relationships with peers as well as younger people. Encourage relationships with other older adults. Often, seniors are going through things that younger people — even family caregivers — ...
While technology is often blamed for feelings of isolation, some studies show that for older adults, being technologically facile can offer a boost to well-being. One reason is that internet use may serve a predictor of social connection more broadly, and social connection is one of the most ...
We also often struggle with including older populations in clinical trials for medicines. And sometimes we’re dismissive of older people when they need care. So ageism kind of pops up in, in various and sundry ways. And it’s not always intentional. I mean, I think that folks nee...
“older man, younger woman” scenario is much more common than the reverse. This pattern tends to reinforce gender inequalities and stereotypes in a way that queer relationships can’t. Or maybe it has something to do with child-rearing. On average, fewer queers (especially gay men) have ...
In my opinion, accessories are often overlooked and not fully understood. Accessories can complete your look with little to no effort, depending on what you do with them. Your style spans from head to toe, and accessories can easily enhance your look. Start with switching upyour glasses. Are...