How to avoid ageism in communications.

The short guide provides helpful information about the simple steps we can all take when communicating about older people to ensure that we better reflect the diversity of people’s circumstances and experiences of growing older.

Using the right language and imagery in our communications plays a crucial role in helping to challenge stereotypes and assumptions about older people that lead to ageism and age discrimination, which we know have a significant impact on many aspects of our lives as we grow older.

Our Older People's Commissioner for Wales has produced this new publication How to avoid ageism in communications: Practical tips for professionals

 

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