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Guest Expert - Fern Overton - Addressing ageism

January 29, 2024 Audrey Tang, Meg Arroll, Sharon Lawton Season 2 Episode 31
Guest Expert - Fern Overton - Addressing ageism
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The Wellbeing Lounge
Guest Expert - Fern Overton - Addressing ageism
Jan 29, 2024 Season 2 Episode 31
Audrey Tang, Meg Arroll, Sharon Lawton

"It's not the jokes, it's more that people will give that patronising "ohhh, is she ok, poor dear"...THAT's ageism"
Returning guest Fern Overton, founder of Affinity Day Care CIC speaks about how we can help elderly friends, neighbours or family who don't want or think they need extra support.  She also discusses the subject of ageism and the way that age is portrayed in the media.

#wellbeing #seniorcare #ageism #gettingolder #ageisjustanumber 

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"It's not the jokes, it's more that people will give that patronising "ohhh, is she ok, poor dear"...THAT's ageism"
Returning guest Fern Overton, founder of Affinity Day Care CIC speaks about how we can help elderly friends, neighbours or family who don't want or think they need extra support.  She also discusses the subject of ageism and the way that age is portrayed in the media.

#wellbeing #seniorcare #ageism #gettingolder #ageisjustanumber