[Article] How ageism shapes the design of our communities
Natalie Turner, Deputy Director for Localities at the Centre for Ageing Better, explains how ageism can impact how older people engage with their local community and the actions needed from community leaders to break down those barriers.
The newly published Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) report is pretty clear that ageism is a significant problem in our society.
The committee found ageism is associated with a range of individual and societal harms, with ageist stereotyping and discrimination preventing older people from participating fully in society.
As founders of the country’s first ever national anti-ageism campaign, we know just how damaging ageism can be and how important it is to challenge ageism in all aspects of society.
Ageism can be an overt and deliberate act. But quite often, ageism is also an act of omission.
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By
Centre for Ageing Better
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Published
May 21, 2025
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Subject Area
- Ageism
- Age-friendly Communities
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Audience
- Caregivers, Seniors & Volunteers
- Government (Politicians, Policy Makers) and Health Authorities
- Service Providers (Non-profits, Community Organizations, Local government)
- Volunteer Coordinators/Leaders
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Category
- Advocacy
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