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Don't let rift between generations spark a toxic era of ageism

We need to restore peace between young and old as resentment over healthcare, jobs and pensions fuels ageism. How can we do it, wonders Michael North

By Michael North

5 October 2016

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There is a growing narrative familiar to most of us: a globally ageing population is placing unprecedented strain on government resources, social safety nets and the younger generation. With little end in sight to these demographic trends, is set to become an even bigger issue than it already is.

Now the UN has weighed in with a plea for peace, dedicating its on 1 October to defusing negative attitudes to older people. It says older citizens…

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