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| Ageism, real or imagined? | | Author(s) | Helen Behrens |
| Journal title | Elderly Care, vol 10, no 2, April/May 1998 |
| Pages | pp 10-13 |
| Keywords | Ageism ; Health services ; Economic status [elderly]. |
| Annotation | Ageism exists in society, but it is difficult to quantify. The author pinpoints evidence from examples in the media, language usage, ineligibility for mobility or invalid care allowances, health care rationing, and absence of rights to education. Ageism is linked to low economic status and lack of disposable income: with money, people can exercise choice, and their rights are more likely to be recognised. The author concludes that as more people plan for their retirement, making them a more powerful force in society, this may help to change society's negative perceptions of the older population. |
| Accession Number | CPA-980423202 A |
| Classmark | B:TOB: L: F:W |
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