Subject
Ageism affecting older adults in education, employment, housing, and health care
Overview
This bill designates October 9, 2026, as "Ageism Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. The legislation recognizes ageism as stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination directed toward individuals based on their age.
Key Provisions
- Recognizes that more than 90% of older adults regularly experience some form of ageism.
- Notes that adults aged 85 years and older represent the fastest-growing demographic in the Commonwealth.
- States that ageism impacts the health, longevity, financial well-being, and economy of older adults.
- Affirms that preventing ageism in education, employment, housing, and health care benefits all individuals.
- Resolves that older adults should be respected and portrayed as capable, competent, effective, and valued in all areas of society.