Sunday November 17, 2024 | VICTORIA, BC
by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends
Do you feel old, think old, or think differently (or not at all) about seniors in our communities?
Negative attitudes about seniors are called ageism.
The BC Seniors Advocate Dan Levitte says ageism has impacts on seniors in BC.
The Office of the Seniors Advocate has launched a month-long online survey about the Impacts of Ageism on seniors.
The Office of the Seniors Advocate wants to hear from British Columbians about their perceptions and experiences with ageism, particularly related to seniors.
Survey online, on paper, and downloadable PDF:
The online survey runs November 12 to December 13, 2024 online at Reframing Ageism – Let’s Talk about Ageism.
The online survey is surprisingly brief — just two questions and one comment section, on one screen. The survey might be more fulsome given the importance of the topic.
The online survey is anonymous.
- To order a paper copy of the survey, call 1-877-952-3181 (toll free) or email osa.comms@gov.bc.ca
- Download a printable PDF survey
How ageism discriminates:
Studies on ageism report that it occurs most often in the workplace, health care, the media, and the legal system.
Ageism can impact an older person’s self-worth, independence, safety, mental and physical health, social life and even financial well-being.
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