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‘I no longer feel that learning opportunities are encouraged for people of my age‘
Ageism, Ageism and Social Rights, Testimonies October 15, 2018

‘I no longer feel that learning opportunities are encouraged for people of my age‘

Salvatore’s story is emblematic of the discrimination many people are experiencing due to their age as they are looking for work and learning opportunities. My day starts normally at around
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‘Social isolation in Cyprus is more common to persons with disabilities’
Ageism, Ageism and Disability, Ageism and Social Rights, Testimonies October 14, 2018

‘Social isolation in Cyprus is more common to persons with disabilities’

Maria looked after her widowed mother with dementia after her father passed away. As she is involved in the Pensioners board of PASYDY Cyprus, she genuinely reflects on the isolation
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‘When I am an old woman, shall I wear purple?’
Ageism, Ageism and Gender, Testimonies October 10, 2018

‘When I am an old woman, shall I wear purple?’

Just like in the poem of Jenny Joseph, Laura Christ, proud member of the Older Women’s Network Netherlands (OVN-NL) and OWN Europe, reflects the fantasy of being a different person
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‘It was a strange process’: Vicki’s experience as an informal carer
Ageism, Ageism and Gender, Ageism and Social Rights, Testimonies October 10, 2018

‘It was a strange process’: Vicki’s experience as an informal carer

Vicki is still working. As she cares for her husband with early dementia, she had to adapt her professional commitments accordingly. And yet nothing is being done to help her
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