By Helen Dennis – Los Angeles Daily News –
Words matter. How we refer to age and older people conveys an attitude, perception and sometimes even a stereotype.
In a report, “Words to Age by: A Brief Glossary on Tips and Usage,” Paul Kleyman, journalist with the former New America Media, surveyed 100 journalists about language used in covering issues about aging. The goal was to help journalists represent older adults with neutral language respecting their individuality without presumptuous labels.