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What is the Cost of Ageism in the United States?
A study published in The Gerontologist finds that negative stereotypes associated with aging can lead to more health problems and a yearly cost of $63 billion
Ageism in healthcare is estimated to be costing the United States $63 billion per year. Ageism includes age discrimination, negative stereotypes about older individuals, and negative self-perceptions about aging. This can include patronizing language that’s altered or “infantilized,” and the … Continue reading
