"Robert Butler, MD, first used the term ageism in 1968 when he defined it as systematic stereotyping and discrimination against older adults based solely on their age. Many factors contribute to ageism, including psycho-social, economic, systemic, and cultural influences."
"Research now shows that shifting the lens through which you view the changing seasons of your life can contribute to a better quality of life and to living longer with greater well-being."
"Many adults, from midlife through older adulthood, regularly experience ageist biases. These biases have external sources, such as other people, ads, and the news. And there are internal biases, such as how we regard our own process of maturation."
Ageism, defined by Robert Butler in 1968 as systematic stereotyping and discrimination based on age, stems from psycho-social, economic, systemic, and cultural influences. Many adults experience ageist biases from external sources like media and advertisements, as well as internal biases about their own aging process. Research demonstrates that shifting perspectives on aging and adopting positive age-related beliefs significantly improves physical and cognitive health outcomes and overall well-being. Reexamining and rewiring perceptions about growing older enables individuals to embrace broader possibilities for living vitally and wisely through midlife and beyond.
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