Ageism and Elder Abuse - Room for a New Story

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This video is episode 2 of the Virginia Helping Elders Access Resources series.

There is a strong link between ageism and elder abuse, and this video aims to change hearts and minds about growing old. It highlights the harms of the single story of aging, and the importance of a more authentic life span perspective, and it guides viewers to consider their views about their own aging.

This video is an output of the HEAR project, which is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award for the Virginia HEAR project totaling $1,310,978 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents of the Safety Connector do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

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