Episode 3: Are you ageist and does it matter?

No matter how old we might be today, we are all getting older. If we’re lucky, we will live long enough to be considered an older person. It’s fair to say that discriminating against older people now is the same as discriminating against our future selves. We often think about getting older in negative terms. By changing the way we think about getting older now we have the opportunity to work together to create a society where every person is valued, connected and respected, regardless of age and health. Positive community and self-perceptions about ageing are good for all of us. In this episode Colin Tyrus speaks with two older Australians to learn more about what ageism looks like and the impact it has on everyday lives. Finished listening? Fill in our 2 minute survey to let us know what you thought of the episode.