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Combating Ageism
United Nations 10-year Vision + Ageism in Australia
Society (all age ranges) has negative attitudes toward aging. Another word for this is ageism and it can come in the form of
- Stereotyping: how we think
- Prejudice: how we feel
- Discrimination: how we act
Focusing on the second half of life, actions to ensure healthy ageing can and should be taken at all ages. Representing the life-course approach includes a healthy start to life. 90% of Australians believe ageism exists in Australia, and a majority of Australians believe that ageism is a problem.
In Australia, ageism is prevalent across 3 different age groups:
- Young Adults - Most likely to experience ageism by being condescended to, especially in a professional setting
- Middle-Aged - Most likely to experience ageism by being turned down for a job
- Older People - Most likely to experience ageism by being helped without being asked
UN Action Areas
Dementia is not a single disease but rather an umbrella term used to describe loss of memory. As Yutopia aligns with the United Nations' vision, we join governments, international agencies, professionals, academia and the media to tackle the negative stigma associated with ageing and ageism in Australia.
While Australian population are ageing at a faster pace, Yutopia wish to combat the negative stigma in 4 key areas.