Using data from the Elevate Aging Project, a partnership of the California Assisted Living Association and Elder Care Alliance, this language use and style guide identifies words and phrases that perpetuate ageist views and suggests replacements that promote positive views of aging. In addition, this guide covers the use of an inclusive, person-centered philosophy which should be kept in mind when writing about older adults.

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Guidelines for replacing ageist words & phrases with language that's positive, precise, and person-centered

A talk based on Changing the Narrative and attitudes about aging and ageism. Reframing involves seeing older people in a different view. Contributions of older people in society need to be looked as paramount, older people need to tell more stories of their contributions to society.

Janine Vanderburg of Changing the Narrative talks about how we can change attitudes about aging & ageism

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