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American Society Aging
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American Society Aging
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ASA unites, empowers and champions everyone striving to improve aging.
- In light of recent events, ASA has issued a statement on racism and violence -- because, like ageism, racism devalues human life and we join the army of voices to disavow all forms of it. bit.ly/3coRcx3
- In 2015, Ruth Bader Ginsberg said she wanted to be remembered as "someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability and to help repair tears in her society, to make things a little better through the use of whatever ability she has.
- On Ageism Awareness Day, it's important that we speak up against ageism and share the devastating impact it has on our society. Share facts, observations and your experiences with ageism today as we spread the word that ageism must end. #AgeismAwarenessDay asaging.org/age-inclusion
- Ageism is one of the most widespread and socially accepted form of prejudice. This Saturday, Oct. 7, is #AgeismAwarenessDay. Join with ASA in combating ageism in all its forms and help us reframe how we talk about aging and older adults. #TalkAboutAgeism asaging.org/ageism-awarene…
- Seniors will soon outnumber children, but the U.S. isn’t ready via
- Congratulations to President-Elect @JoeBiden and Vice President-Elect @KamalaHarris. We look forward to working with your administration on behalf of those who serve older adults for the next 4 years. bit.ly/3l9DcfJ
- “We all need - especially as we reach an older age - to be deeply engaged.” @billmckibben #OnAging2022
GIF - "#Caregiving is a prime example of the places where the #disability and #aging communities have had the same goals and we've been so successful when we worked together, whether it's pushing legislation or policy change at the state level." Alison Barkoff, @ACLgov #OnAging2021
- May is Older Americans Month! #OAM #ConnectCreateContribute Connect with friends, family & services that support participation. Create by engaging in activities that promote learning, health & personal enrichment. Contribute time, talent & life experience to benefit others.
- Thank you to everyone who is participating in #AgeismAwarenessDay! Across the country, people have organized to #EndAgeism, #TalkAboutAgeism and to say #AgeismSucks. Here at ASA, our team is proud to join you in bringing awareness to this widespread issue.
- “ASA is announcing the release of a brand-new tool that will combat ageism. In collaboration with Shutterstock, the online digital image library, we are launching new anti-ageist guidelines to end ageism where it’s most visible—in marketing, advertising, and all forms of media.”
- Today is #AgeismAwarenessDay! Ageism Awareness Day is an opportunity to draw attention to the impact of ageism in our society and how we can reframe aging in our communities. #TalkAboutAgeism
