All too often those of us who work in elder care confront ageism and ageist attitudes. We hear people talk about “those people” when referring to older adults as if they are less than equal, less than competent, less than able to contribute.

A recent proposal by one of the United States Senators from Maine amplifies that point as well. Senator Angus King of Maine, who happens to be 82 years of age himself, proposed recently that anti-slip bath mats be mailed to all 70 million Medicare beneficiaries in the United States, that this action would improve the health and safety of........

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