Stereotypes that weigh on the elderly impact on the treatment they receive from doctors and are associated with social isolation. In all age groups, there are more people in Europe who report ageism than sexism or racism.

The group that most accuses it are those between 15 and 24 years old (almost 50%) The health of the elderly is, however, the most harmed by ageist behaviors, says Vânia de la Fuente-Núñez, an expert in healthy aging.