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Calling time on ageist stereotypes

During the coronavirus pandemic it is more important than ever that the voices of older populations are heard, and people from all walks of life are supported to deal with the impact of the outbreak.

As people across the country deal with the impact Covid-19 is having on themselves, their friends, family, colleagues and neighbours, some troubling narratives have been rising to the surface. Over the last month, there have been worrying reports of intensive care being rationed for older people, Do Not Resuscitate orders being placed on the record of care home residents with no discussion, public figures making ageist comments, and people worried about their recovery options if they were to catch the virus. But even before coronavirus became such a big part of all our lives, the way that society views older

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