The voice of an older woman using a confident, matter-of-fact tone. 

Ageism takes away my rights.

The right to make my own decisions, be safe, and be treated with
dignity and respect.

Sometimes people assume I cannot do something because of my age. 

They exclude me and I feel invisible and sad.

Ageism can lead to mistreatment, neglect and other forms of abuse.

How do you treat the older people in your life? 

For more information search: DHS tackling ageism.

A message from the Government of South Australia.