Do you consider yourself old, elderly, a senior, a golden ager - or none of the above?
In an effort to ensure accurate and unbiased communications on aging issues, the U.S.-based International Longevity Center-USA and Aging Services of California have partnered to publish a style guide for journalism, entertainment and advertising professionals.
Media Takes: On Aging is intended to help communications workers represent older adults and the aging process in a contemporary and unbiased manner, says the ILC-USA media release. The guide includes recommendations, a glossary of aging-related terms and a list of resources.
Here are examples from the chapter titled "Avoid stereotypical and... more