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Attitudes to Aging

Diverse group of older adults engaged in community activities

📚 Part 1: Understanding Attitudes and Stereotypes

1. Which of the following are common stereotypes about aging? (Select all that apply)

Older adults are less capable of learning new technology

All older adults have health problems

Older adults are wise and experienced

Aging means becoming a burden on society

Older adults cannot contribute to the workforce

2. What is ageism?

The natural process of getting older

Discrimination or prejudice based on a person's age

A medical condition affecting older adults

The study of aging populations

3. According to Australian demographic trends, by 2050 approximately what percentage of Australia's population will be over 65?

15%

23%

30%

40%

4. Complete the sentence: Negative attitudes towards aging can impact older adults by reducing their access to _____________, limiting their _____________ participation, and affecting their mental _____________.

healthcare, social, wellbeing

✏️ Part 2: Personal Reflection and Analysis

5. Describe one positive stereotype and one negative stereotype about aging that you have encountered in media, family, or society.
6. How might your own attitudes towards aging have been shaped by your experiences, family, or media? Give specific examples.
7. Explain how ageism in the workplace might affect both individual older workers and the broader economy.
8. Analyse how cultural background might influence attitudes towards aging and older adults in Australian society.

🎯 Part 3: Action and Solutions

9. List three specific actions you could take in your daily life to challenge ageism and promote positive attitudes towards aging.

Action 1: _________________________________________________

Action 2: _________________________________________________

Action 3: _________________________________________________

10. Design a campaign slogan that challenges negative stereotypes about aging and promotes inclusion. Explain why your slogan would be effective.

Slogan: ____________________________________________

11. What role do you think young people have in creating a more age-inclusive society? Provide at least two specific examples.

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