Middlesex Elderly Service Provider meeting is on Tuesday, January 31st, 8:30-9:30am at the Middletown Senior Center.
Our special guest speaker will be Jane Wisialowski from the Area Agency on Aging South Central on the topic of “Stop Ageism Now”.
The MESP calendar has been updated and attached for January through June. We hope to see you on the 31st.
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What is Ageism? Ageism is an often overlooked barrier that exists across most communities in the U.S. Ageism puts unfair limitations on older adults’ abilities to live to their fullest potential and devalues them as individuals (Source: www.stopageismnow.org). Ageism can be…
— Prejudicial attitudes toward older people old age and/or the aging process;
— Discriminatory practices against older people;
— Institutional practices and policies that perpetuate stereotypes about aging.
As part of the Middlesex County Gatekeeper Program mission to advocate for successful aging & independence, we are committed to building awareness, breaking down stereotypes and challenging attitudes to Stop Ageism Now. In the upcoming months we will campaign to Stop Ageism Now as well as in the coming years work to create a culture in Middlesex County whereby we celebrate the life experiences and achievements of older individuals. Our ultimate goal is to bring back the belief that aging is a natural part of life and not a problem to be solved.
