by University of Queensland Normal age-related changes in how we think, perceive and reason may increase the risk of older people viewing themselves through a negative and ageist lens, University of Queensland research suggests. The study led by Professor Julie Henry from UQ’s School of Psychology looked at why self-directed ageism is common. The paper is...
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AGEISM CAN SHORTEN LIFE EXPECTANCY
Ageism can harm older people’s health, a review of research in 45 countries across 5 continents shows. The researchers base their analysis on a systematic review of 422 studies around the world that included over 7 million participants. There was evidence of the adverse effects of ageism on older persons in 96% of the studies....