Elderly Ageism Essay

People have to go through various stages in life from birth until they reach an old age. In past years most people have been changing their ideology to the word "old age". Elderly experience changes in some aspects of their lives for instance elderly start presenting physical changes because of the decline in the normal functioning of the body such as vision, poor mobility, hearing, and memory. Their socio-economic status also affects the individual’s way of life due to change of a salary or lack of a pension, which led to economic dependency on a relative. Elderlies also feel low self –worth due to the loss of earning power and social recognition. A large social problem is ageism the discrimination based on a person 's age, particularly seniors. Many elderlies suffer discrimination in some point of their old age. To understand a little more these aspects I had the privilege to interview my adorable neighbor. She has 75 years old. She’s a strong woman who usually doesn’t know how to express her feelings. She is most of the time in a negative mood, but she still has a smile in her face, which …show more content…
To reduce ageism Americans need to recognize the stereotypes they hold and work to overcome those stereotypes. American society needs more education and training about what’s ageism means and how harmful is for our elders, so we can create more techniques and strategies that could assist reduce ageism. Identifying and preventing ageism attitudes and practices should be added into the diversity programs in the schools, as well as in the workplace. Possibly more positive images of older people and of aging in the media would significantly reduce ageism in American culture. I think featuring active, healthy, productive, and successful older people in television shows, movies, and commercial advertising would change the negative perceptions many people have about aging and the