Title: 5 Examples of Everyday Ageism
Headings: 5 Examples of Everyday Ageism
5 Examples of Everyday Ageism
5 Common Examples
Hope for the Future
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Content: Taking young people to nursing homes is not the first step. Well-meaning adults may not realize trips to nursing homes risk reinforcing negative stereotypes on aging (frail, feeble, sick, dependent, decline, etc.). What’s more, only 5% of adults age 65 or older reside in nursing homes. This is not to suggest that young people should never go to nursing homes. The key is to diversify their exposure to older people so they have more accurate information on what it means to be older. SDUS Extension is creating intergenerational opportunities for the people of South Dakota. TeachSD is an intergenerational technology program. Younger people are highly skilled using technology and many adults are eager to learn to use technology. Collaborative efforts between experts in youth and adult development have resulted in a curriculum to teach young people how to teach adults to use technology. Working with partners in the community, SDSU Extension provides opportunities for younger people to interact with older people in positive ways.