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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 11, 2025

5 min

Why are older people treated differently? Understanding ageism and bias

According to the World Health Organization, ageism is a global challenge that affects everyone, yet it is often the most overlooked form of prejudice. Understanding **why are older people treated differently?** involves examining a complex mix of psychological and societal factors that create unconscious biases and systemic discrimination.

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Oct 2, 2025

4 min

Understanding the Social Science: Why do people ignore older people?

Implicit ageism, which operates without conscious awareness, is prevalent in nearly half the global population. This pervasive prejudice is at the heart of the deeply rooted and complex question: why do people ignore older people?, influencing everything from daily interactions to broader societal policies.

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