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Letters: Ageism harms our society; let's respect older adults

Por: The Advocate Opinion October 06, 2023

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“There are six myths about old age: 1. That it’s a disease, a disaster. 2. That we are mindless. 3. That we are sexless. 4. That we are useless. 5. That we are powerless. 6. That we are all alike.” said Maggie Kuhn, founder of the Gray PanthersAgeism is defined by the World Health Organization as “the stereotypes (how we think), prejudices (how we feel) and discrimination (how we act) towards others or oneself based on age.” Ageism... + full article



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