Age-Inclusive Language
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Age-Inclusive Language
By Dr Jane Johnson
Published 29 November 2025
When was the last time that you read an article, either in print or online, that caused you to stop and think? When did you read something that changed the way you assess or treat people? A few weeks ago, I read a blog post (1) about the language used to describe us as we age. I had not given this topic much thought, if I am being honest, other than when I opened the envelope with my first ever ‘Senior’ railcard in it and thought, ‘Does this mean I’m officially old now?’ It was because of this that I chose to do some reading around the topic of age-inclusive language.
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Age-Inclusive Language
By Dr Jane Johnson
Published 29 November 2025
When was the last time that you read an article, either in print or online, that caused you to stop and think? When did you read something that changed the way you assess or treat people? A few weeks ago, I read a blog post (1) about the language used to describe us as we age. I had not given this topic much thought, if I am being honest, other than when I opened the envelope with my first ever ‘Senior’ railcard in it and thought, ‘Does this mean I’m officially old now?’ It was because of this that I chose to do some reading around the topic of age-inclusive language.
Read the full Article here on the iOH website
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