Challenging ageism
older people sound like another group that’s separate from the rest of society. Be careful of describing older people as ‘they’ and ‘them’, which encourages generalisation. Be mindful of compassionate ageism, a well-intentioned but paternalistic mindset, where older people are portrayed as vulnerable and requiring protection.
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