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Positive Words for Aging: A Guide to Empowering Language

According to a 2018 AARP study, the vast majority of adults over 50 have a positive view of getting older, yet ageism is deeply ingrained in society. Shifting this negative narrative starts with our language, and understanding what are positive words for aging can dramatically impact mental and physical well-being. Instead of viewing aging as a decline, empowering language frames it as a process of growth, refinement, and wisdom.