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“What Did You Say!”  Time to Talk About Unthinking Ageism?
Let's Challenge Unthinking Ageism

“What Did You Say!” Time to Talk About Unthinking Ageism?

We are caring people, yet we find it so hard to realise when our kindly meant words are actually Ageist. The answer has to be education. A steady subtle feed of fresh thinking, new realistic images of later years, new words and phrases for us all to use …and sink into our unconscious!

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January 4, 2020
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Check this List! Unthinkingly Ageist Language Can Catch You Out.
Let's Challenge Unthinking Ageism

Check this List! Unthinkingly Ageist Language Can Catch You Out.

“You look good for your age . At any age it should be you look good!

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February 4, 2019
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“You are Young at Heart!” A Compliment? No!
Let's Challenge Unthinking Ageism

“You are Young at Heart!” A Compliment? No!

Telling someone old that they “look young” is an insult. Isn’t it?
You aren’t sure? Try complimenting a woman of today on being bright.
Tell her “You have a brain like a man”.

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January 30, 2019
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Restaurants Age Friendly? Or Unwittingly Ageist? You Judge!
Let's Challenge Unthinking Ageism

Restaurants Age Friendly? Or Unwittingly Ageist? You Judge!

Unthinking Ageism in Restaurants? Yes! Why havent they thought of these things? Because until you are old, it is very difficult to imagine what being old is like. They need to know. We need to tell them.

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April 23, 2017
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So here I am, Joyce at 80+…

...also known as Grandma Williams. I've travelled the world, written books, been a Physio & TV Presenter. Now I'm 80+ and I'm blogging about the fun and nonsense of being ancient in a modern world and experiencing everyday ageism in all its glory!

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