The stigma that can cause everything from depression to early death.
old age Is ageism Older people, who are born in some work or social fields. According to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), it can lead to poor health, social isolation, early death and can cost the economy billions of dollars.
In public discourse and on social media, older people are grouped into a Taksali Which emphasizes that since the person is already old, they can no longer enjoy, they can’t have a partner, they can’t have sex, they can’t work, they can’t walk, they can’t dance can’t, or they can’t do the things they like.
In some cases, age was used as sole criterion in access to medical care, to life-saving treatments and to imprisonment orders for which the elderly were affected and cases with serious and widespread consequences for health and well-being.
“As countries work to recover and rebuild from the pandemic, we cannot allow age-based stereotypes, prejudices and discriminatory attitudes to reduce opportunities to ensure the health, well-being and dignity of people everywhere ” WHO doctor and director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
According to studies that are still under investigation, ageism could be worth billions of dollars. In Australia, it is estimated that if 5 percent more people over the age of 54 worked, the country’s economy would generate US$48 billion each year.
What are the signs of old age or ageism?
according to the doctor Alberto CormilotTo detect signs of aging or ageism, the following questions should be asked:
1) Do you have any idea that you still have about 9 thousand days to live?
They are not infinite, but they are many days. Multiply this by the hours. Now multiply this by the minutes. So this way you will be able to see all the things that you can.I
2) Are you currently facing any kind of challenges?
Because the challenge is what drives you forward. This is what connects the neurons and that’s what helps make you a stronger person every day.
3) Are you learning something new?
It is that when you stop learning you are no longer a movie, you are a picture. You are crystallized.
4) How many times do you say “it’s not for me” before trying?
If you say it too often, you are practicing old age with you, unless you have a very obvious physical impossibility.
5) If you don’t know how old you are, how old will you be?
Last and foremost, age is a combination of what you say in your document, as well as your attitude, as well as your health, as well as your appearance as well as everything you reveal about yourself.