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: 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? Research suggests that distancing yourself from your age can help. Try to think of age as just a number, and really pay attention to yourself and how you feel. Chances are you don’t truly feel your “age,” or any of the stereotypes that have been placed on that number. What You Can Do To Stop Ageism Stereotypes
Often, ageism is brushed off as an imaginary stereotype, but it is extremely real to those who experience it first-hand. It’s time for society as a whole to acknowledge that ageism exists, and in turn to hold companies, healthcare professionals, and each and every individual alive accountable for any negative ageism they display verbally or through their actions.