SAY THIS, NOT THAT

Here's how to communicate with the older adults in your life without causing offense:

Words and phrases to avoid: anti-aging, aged, codger, geezer, grandmotherly, "he looks good for his age", "despite her age"

Words and phrases to avoid or use sparingly: senior, senior citizens, golden, silver, golden agers, elderly (may be used for a group, not an individual, as in "concern for the elderly"), retiree (say "people who are retired"), middle age[d] (say "people in middle age")

Preferred words and phrases: adults aged 60 and older, people aged 55 and older, experienced, aging adults, midlife, older adults, older persons, older people, older patients, older population
Source: International Council on Active Aging



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