Current Ageism Related Issues

Don’t Lump Seniors Together on Coronavirus. Older People Aren’t All the Same [External link]

USA Today article about differences in older people

Aging in Times of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Avoiding Ageism and Fostering Intergenerational Solidarity [External link]

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of the world, including how older persons are treated. We believe that research evidence from the behavioral sciences of aging can help address the pandemic in ways that can benefit the health and well-being of individuals across the life span.

Using Palliative Care to Support Equitable Care in the Midst of COVID-19 [External link]

An overview of COVID-19-related health and health care inequities for African Americans, palliative care’s role in caring for impacted patients and families, and CAPC tools to support these efforts.

How Ageism Beliefs Undercut Us All [External link]

Research shows that ageism harms older adults’ physical and mental health. But they aren’t the only victims.