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1 Nov, 6 tweets, 4 min read
#Ageism affects people of all ages. It’s affecting

⚠️ our health
⚠️ our wellbeing
⚠️ our social systems
⚠️ our economy.

It's time to create #AWorld4AllAges.
Have you ever heard of ageism before❓ #AWorld4AllAges

Find out more about ageism 👉bit.ly/combatageism
#Ageism refers to

⚠️ the stereotypes (how we think)
⚠️ prejudice (how we feel)
⚠️ discrimination (how we act)

towards others or ourselves based on age.

Find out more about ageism 👉bit.ly/combatageism #AWorld4AllAges!
Do you have friends that are much younger or older than you❓ #AWorld4AllAges

Find out more about ageism 👉bit.ly/combatageism
Have you ever felt negatively impacted because of your age❓ #AWorld4AllAges

Find out more about ageism 👉bit.ly/combatageism
Where do you think ageism is commonly experienced?❓ #AWorld4AllAges

Find out more about ageism 👉bit.ly/combatageism

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