Title: Ageism Stereotypes | Ageism.org
Headings: Ageism Stereotypes
Ageism Stereotypes
Examples Of Ageism Stereotypes
Studies About Ageism Stereotypes
Stop Stereotyping Yourself
What You Can Do To Stop Ageism Stereotypes
Next Steps You Can Take

Content: Unbeknownst to him, his body will act older because it was told it was old. Stereotypical words alone can alter an individual’s physical actions. Just imagine what being hit with multiple stereotypes every day can do to someone. Stop Stereotyping Yourself
Others may not be the only ones at fault when it comes to the ageism you are experiencing. You may also be stereotyping yourself. If you ever find yourself thinking self-deprecating thoughts about your age, and how it relates to how you should and should not act, then you are negatively stereotyping yourself. Do you ever find yourself apologizing to others for what you describe as a “senior moment”? You are perpetuating age bias against yourself. It’s time to stop any inward-facing stereotypes you may be currently contending with. How, though?