Don’t call me “old”: Avoiding ageism when writing about aging

https://www.nia.nih.gov/research/blog/2023/12/dont-call-me-old-avoiding-ageism-when-writing-about-aging?utm_source=NIA+Main&utm_campaign=0405749933-blog-ageist-language-12-27&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-8180ce9847-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D Ageist messages are everywhere — you need only to browse a greeting card aisle to see countless quips about being a “geezer” or “over the hill.” Ageist content is so prevalent in our society that too many people may not recognize it as problematic. Well-intentioned writers can sometimes inadvertently reinforce harmful stereotypes about older adults. Whether you’re writing a blog post, grant application, or journal article, here are some tips and resources to help your audience think more positively about aging.