#ageism

#ageism

The best way to take the stigma out of a pejorative is to use it oneself, as seen with LGBTQ individuals owning 'queer'.

"The Druids look almost exactly the same as they have always done for thirty years so I can't help thinking this is directed at me. Look - I'm nearly sixty years old. Of course I'm not going to look anything like my late twenties self!"

In recent discussions about age limits in romcoms, George Clooney expressed his reluctance to compete with younger actors, stating, 'I'm not doing romantic films any more.'

At the start of the episode, Gabe expresses his desire to work with someone like Sue, an older woman and mother, illustrating how experience can be underrated.

Lovehoney is seeking 'senior citizen experts' to challenge the lack of inclusion of older people in discussions on sexual wellness. Despite age-related libido decreases, reports show older adults seek to maintain intimacy.

June Squibb takes on her first starring role in Thelma, showcasing action and stunts on a mobility scooter, changing the narrative for elderly actors.

Conflating old age with the capacity to perform job tasks is a misconception. Age does not inherently determine physical or mental health abilities, only a medical team can make that assessment, according to aging experts Robert Espinoza and Leanne Clark-Shirley.