Ageism

A UK review of the benefits of cross-generational friendships

Having intergenerational or cross-generational friendships can promote mutual understanding, break down stereotypes, reduce prejudice and anxiety. Dr. Hannah Swift shared the highlights of a review carried out in the UK

Ageism, Ageism and Intergenerational Solidarity, Blogposts November 2, 2018

Why is age a barrier to intergenerational friendships?

Research from the UK and across Europe consistently shows that people are likely to have more friends who are the same age or in the same age group as themselves.

Ageism, Ageism and Intergenerational Solidarity, Blogposts November 2, 2018

Children’s attitudes regarding older people – Are they ageist?

The literature presents mixed findings regarding the existence of ageism among children, which have been linked with the diversity of measures used. Joana Mendonça, PhD Candidate at the Lisbon University Institute, makes

Ageism, Ageism and Sexuality, Good Practices November 2, 2018

RUDE creates short videos to talk sex and intimacy in later life

As an educator in social work and social care – Trish has found it important to embed strong values and commitment within professional education to encourage practitioners to listen to

Ageism, Ageism and Sexuality, Good Practices November 2, 2018

Promoting inclusive care environments for older people with sexual and gender diversities

Trish Hafford-Letchfield explains how older LGBT in residential care are victims of a ‘double trauma’ and gives the example of a project that aims to foster their inclusion In some

Ageism, Ageism and Intergenerational Solidarity, Good Practices October 31, 2018

‘What Is That?’: a sparrow to teach tolerance between generations

This Greek short film made in 2007 shows a father and son sitting on a bench. Suddenly a sparrow lands across them. What is That? is the story of a

Ageism, Ageism and Intergenerational Solidarity, Good Practices October 31, 2018

Life Stories: Older people talked and young people wrote

Through the development of mutual intergenerational understanding, the ‘Life Stories’ project encouraged the development of relationships between young people and the older generation as a contribution towards preventing ageism. Ingrid

Ageism, Ageism and Intergenerational Solidarity, Blogposts October 29, 2018

Intergenerational solidarity to tackle ageism

The work and experience of equality bodies (collected here and here) confirm that ageism and high levels of discrimination against older people present a major barrier to any ambition for

Ageism, Ageism and Intergenerational Solidarity, Blogposts October 29, 2018

The importance of fighting ageism for future generations: a message from MEP Brando Benifei

Mr. Brando Benifei, one of the youngest Member of the European Parliament, has joined the #AgeingEqual campaign to call for a new cultural mindset of inclusive of all age groups.