Thank you all! My biggest pet peep is when people think I wouldn't know how to do technology. I've even had to lightly slap the hand of millenial who tried to show me how to use my phone without realizing that I had a faster way of using it and she was interferring by trying to "press buttons" on my phone. In truth, I often have to teach younger people who to use apps, etc.
Many of these ideas are very helpful. It's important, too, that we keep intersectionality at top of mind. "Looksism," weightism and ableism are no more acceptable than ageism. That said, a note of caution about the advice to get fit as a way to push back on ageism. Some olders who would make excellent employees are not in a position to walk miles each day.
All good suggestions- I especially believe in encouraging staying/being physically fit. Being able to "do" things also conveys independence. My sister is 18 months younger & constantly bombards me with ageist remarks . Most recently since I semi-retired....apparently retired people are unmotivated, boring, no-fun old "farts". Sigh~
Thank you all! My biggest pet peep is when people think I wouldn't know how to do technology. I've even had to lightly slap the hand of millenial who tried to show me how to use my phone without realizing that I had a faster way of using it and she was interferring by trying to "press buttons" on my phone. In truth, I often have to teach younger people who to use apps, etc.
Many of these ideas are very helpful. It's important, too, that we keep intersectionality at top of mind. "Looksism," weightism and ableism are no more acceptable than ageism. That said, a note of caution about the advice to get fit as a way to push back on ageism. Some olders who would make excellent employees are not in a position to walk miles each day.
All good suggestions- I especially believe in encouraging staying/being physically fit. Being able to "do" things also conveys independence. My sister is 18 months younger & constantly bombards me with ageist remarks . Most recently since I semi-retired....apparently retired people are unmotivated, boring, no-fun old "farts". Sigh~
Good piece and thanks.
Ashton Applewhite is one of my favorites. Now I have several other good sources to check out and share with my readers. Thank you.