"Once you have a household member over 60, the amount of telemarketing calls increases exponentially. And they all want information. My father tells them he's 23. He served during the Korean War. It gets rid of a few calls, but there are still 10-20 daily. There should be free access to copy machines and faxes in every town. Email is too difficult for those in their 90s. It's an incredible amount of work keeping up with the sheer volume of paper."
"Having people, from grocery clerks to physicians, call me 'dear' or 'sweetheart' or speak to me as if I'm a slightly limited 12-year-old. It's demeaning. Normally, I just say, 'My name is Ms. Bear. If you have a problem with that, a simple 'Your Majesty' will do.' Or I just give them a blank look and say, 'I may have dementia, but I don't remember you. Have we been intimate? I can"
Ageism reduces employment opportunities and respect for older workers and remains a common, underrecognized barrier. Declining balance and mobility prompt fear of falls and motivate exercise, home modifications, and assistive installations. Women's health experiences decades-long gaps in research and treatment, leaving many needs unaddressed. Households with older members face an exponential increase in telemarketing, excessive paperwork, and barriers from a lack of accessible analog services. Frequent patronizing language from service providers and professionals demeans older adults and undermines dignity, highlighting the need for respectful communication and practical public services.
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