Ageism lived experience – You’re too old
Lived experience shared with AdvocateNT Contributors personal experience: I broke my wrist badly in the middle of moving house aged 52, seen a Senior Registrar at the Hospital who cuffed/numbed…
Can you hear me, can you respect me?
There is nothing worse when attending a hospital and facing: Ageist language (exclusion); A medical professional cutting you short, listening issues; Suggestions that you are too old for medical treatment,…
Ageist language presentation
It is crucial to acknowledge ageism and its potential to marginalize individuals. Ageism exists in our hospital setting, where older persons are frequently neglected due to a lack of awareness…
Challenging age discrimination in Australia – a message from the Age Discrimination Commissioner
We all have the right to live and age with respect, dignity and security. Our rights should not diminish just because we add years to our life. Ageism, abuse and…