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Am I ageist?

Ageism against older people is stereotyping, discrimination and mistreatment based solely on a person's age. It is very common in Australia and, without realising it, most of us are at least a little bit ageist some of the time.

Do this fun, two-minue quiz to see where you sit on the ageism spectrum. Don't think too much or try to find the 'right' answer, just click one of the three options quickly and honestly.

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Which best matches your views about older people in the workplace?

Older people have an obligation to retire and make way for younger people.

Age is irrelevant – it’s about whether or not you can do the job.

Older workers tend to be less effective and have more accidents at work.

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If you hear a friend describe his neighbour as an ‘Old Dear’, what would you think?

It’s harmless enough and often said affectionately.

I can see it’s a bit patronising but its not my business to get involved.

It’s belittling and unacceptable - I should call him out on it.

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When we have positive feelings about our own ageing, which is true?

We’re likely to live an average of 7 1/2 years longer.

It’s a sign we’re losing our grip on reality.

Having positive feelings has no effect on our risk of dementia.

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Which best describes how you think about dementia?

Sad as it is, dementia is a normal part of ageing.

Dementia is a disease that only affects a small proportion of older people.

The vast majority of older people will get dementia before they die.

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If you need to explain something about technology to an older person…

Always make sure you talk slowly and loudly at all times.

Explain it the same way you would to anyone - don't make assumptions.

Don’t waste your breath. Avoid conversations about technology at all costs.

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What do you feel when you see an ad for an anti-ageing product?

I wish I had still had youthful skin like the face on the left.

It reminds me how ugly wrinkles are and how many I've got.

It’s wrong. Older people should not be made to feel bad about how they look.

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When a son accompanies his mother to the doctor, who should the doctor talk to?

The son.

The mother.

The doctor should ask the son if he minds her talking to his mother.

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An older driver has had a minor car accident.

What are you likely to think?

He probably had a seniors moment on his way to lawn bowls.

Older drivers generally have fewer accidents than younger drivers.

It's more evidence older drivers shouldn't be allowed on the road.

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Imagine you’re approaching your 80th birthday. What will you do?

Throw a huge party to celebrate reaching this great milestone.

Have a few friends over on the condition that no one mentions my age.

Ignore the whole thing because I hate the thought of getting older.

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Which best describes how you feel about older people and sex?

Most older people have little or no interest in sex.

Sex drive doesn’t diminish with age. You can have an active sex life well into your 90s

Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah!

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Optional Question - Gender

I identify as …

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Female

Other

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Optional Question - Age

I am …

39 or under

40 to 54

55 to 69

70 and over

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