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What is being done to stop ageism?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in two people holds moderately or highly ageist attitudes, making it a pervasive global challenge. A concerted effort across multiple sectors is underway to answer the question, "What is being done to stop ageism?" through policy, education, and advocacy.

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Does ageism occur in social work?

Research indicates that ageism is quite prevalent in the field of social services, affecting both the quality of care older adults receive and the professional priorities of social workers. Exploring **does ageism occur in social work?** requires confronting conscious and unconscious biases that persist despite professional values.

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