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October 9, 2025

Ageism Awareness Day

Ageism Awareness Day

Ageism Awareness Day

Ageism Awareness Day is an opportunity to draw attention to the impact of ageism in our society and work together to build age-inclusive communities.

Ageism refers to stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel), and discrimination (how we act) toward others or ourselves based on age. It negatively impacts our health and well-being, our financial security, and the economy. It impacts us at every age.

The good news is that we can do something about it together on Ageism Awareness Day.

OAGE is honored to join the American Society on Aging's (ASA) efforts to #TalkAboutAgeism.

This Ageism Awareness Day, help spread the word that aging is a rich and varied experience, but one that unites us, and offers an opportunity to build a society that works for us all.

Thank you to ASA for providing so many wonderful resources to help with the conversation.

What You Can Do

  • Spread awareness of Ageism Awareness Day to your contacts and social media networks. Use ASA's Social Media Toolkit for inspiration and sample posts.
  • Share facts about ageism and follow ASA so you can like & re-post.
  • Share stories about what the aging experience is really like. What do people get wrong about being your age? What do you wish people would know about aging from your experience or the work you do? Share your story—on social media, in your newsletter, and in your community.
  • Reach out to local media and government officials using ASA's press release template (direct download document) and sample proclamation (direct download document).
  • Be a role model for aging by using ASA's communication guide. Show how welcoming contributions from all generations enriches both you and the community around you.
  • Show your organization’s commitment to ending ageism. Check out ASA's partner tools and reach out to agepositive@asaging.org with questions.
  • Looking for other ideas?  

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