Positive and negative stereotypes about aging have cultural and political implications that determine how societies care for their older generations. (Shutterstock) January 11, 2023 To better address the needs of older populations, researchers and media should stop fussing over aging Najmeh Khalili-Mahani, Concordia University Locking individuals into the narrative of age as a vulnerability means inevitably creating ageist stereotypes.
Elderly people form part of families and households, and fulfil important caregiving and economic roles. Getty/Klaus Vedfelt April 26, 2020 Our research shows why it’s vital to protect older South Africans from coronavirus Alexandra Parker, Gauteng City-Region Observatory and Julia de Kadt, Gauteng City-Region Observatory Households headed by the elderly are likely to be particularly vulnerable in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shutterstock March 31, 2020 How coronavirus reveals the way we regard ageing and old people Shir Shimoni, King's College London Despite an increasingly positive representation of old people in the media, it is not the reality for the majority whose frailty and vulnerability disturb society to the point of denial.