Summary
There is no denying that ageism is still prevalent in today’s society. Ask yourself, how often have you forgotten something or somebody’s name and said “I’m having a senior’s moment”? Just like racism and sexism, ageism is not OK. It makes the assumption that all older people are or behave the same. But, just like every other group in society, there is great diversity amongst older people who all have different abilities, backgrounds, behaviours, attitudes, values and outlooks on life. And that’s a good thing. Diversity is what makes life so interesting, so let’s celebrate it.
The City recently asked community members of different ages for their thoughts on the question ‘What does being old mean to you?’. Participants revealed their answers on camera, which the City of Rockingham used to turn into a short film clip. The aim of this film clip was to stimulate conversation amongst participants and viewers to get them thinking about older life and what that means. Who decides what or when ‘old’ is anyway? The result was a fun film clip which showcased a wide variety of answers – from the predicted to the unpredicted, from the serious to the funny (and even cheeky).
The video can be viewed by following this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us0Vlt6yoVs
Website: http://rockingham.wa.gov.au/
Key facts
Main target group: Both younger and older people (i.e. intergenerational)
Sector(s): Social protection
Desired outcome for older people:
Build and maintain relationships
- Ageism