October 7 was Ageism Awareness Day but we encourage you to be aware of ageism around you throughout the year. So many of the assumptions we have about aging are wrong. As aging expert Ashton Applewhite has said, "Aging is not a problem to be fixed or a disease to be cured. It is a natural, powerful, lifelong process that unites us all."

On Ageism Awareness Day we shed light on the existence and impact of ageism in our society and how we can reframe aging in our communities.

Ageism comes in many forms and impacts us all. Learn about the signs of ageism and how to #DefyAgeism every day.

Stereotypes don't define us! Discover how older adults choose to be their authentic selves and embrace aging this #AgeismAwarenessDay. Click or scroll through the gallery for more. How do you defy stereotypes?

JABA staff and Community Senior Center members weighed in on the impacts of ageism and what they like about aging.

“There’s no turning back. We must move forward, and enjoy what we can enjoy. We know that we may have some problems here and there, but all those will go away and we’ll keep moving forward.” - JABA Community Senior Center member.

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