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What are the types of ageism? A comprehensive guide to understanding age-based discrimination

A 2022 National Poll on Healthy Aging found that 93.4% of adults aged 50-80 experienced at least one form of everyday ageism. This reveals the profound prevalence of age-based prejudice and stereotyping, which comes in many forms. Understanding the types of ageism is the first step toward dismantling a societal issue that impacts all age groups.