We all want to live in a world where people are valued and treated with respect at any age. 

However, Ageism can have an impact on our quality of life, our confidence and feelings of independence.

Ageism involves people thinking, feeling and acting negatively about getting older, older people and this stage of life.  It can can affect people in many ways and result in stereotyping, mistreatment and discrimination.

Ageism is a driver of elder abuse and can lead to being excluded from making decisions about our life, or someone making assumptions that we cannot live independently.

No one should be mistreated, disrespected or excluded.