If you are an older adult, 65+, what is a subtle form of ageism that you have experienced but goes largely undetected?
Seniors around my age and older than 65 years old experience ageism in many ways. One of the most subtle ways I have experienced ageism in the past few years was how people automatically assumed I could not perform and show my abilities in my respected field as professionally as younger people because of my age.
Another annoying behaviour is that most people – especially younger colleagues – act differently around me as if they’re dealing with fragile decoration pieces from their homes. These behaviours can only result in mentally-draining effects on seniors like anxiety, lack of self-confidence, and damaged self-perception.