Breaking Down The Challenges Of Ageism

Your age has a lot of meaning especially as you get older. More experience, wisdom and perhaps mental and physical well being. But when you are judged by other strictly by your age, it can cause feelings of being less than, ignored or counted out all together. This is called "Ageism" or judging someone's abilities or "lack of" strictly by their age. In This Episode You Will Learn: 1). We discuss the definition and meaning of "Ageism" and how it has become more prevalent in today's modern society. 2). Certain examples of ageism in everyday life that we may not even realize is happening. 3). How older people sometimes feel unheard or talked over when going to public places like the hospital or even grocery store. 4). Some of the reasons why society creates ageism and how we can better understand it's effects and what we can do to improve people's outlook on aging. 5). Why it's important to show empathy, respect and understanding to those who are of a certain older age and realize the value & wisdom they share and contribute. /// We hope the information we've provided in this episode is helpful to you or someone you know who's experienced ageism. Everyone grows old and there is always a better way to show empathy, love and respect for people of all ages but especially those who are lucky enough to live far beyond our expectations. Team MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.