Interventions to Reduce Discrimination Against the Elderly for Healthy Ageing in Kenya

Abstract

This article intended to capture interventions to reduce discrimination against the elderly for healthy ageing in Kenya. Ageism can have a significant impact on the lives of older people, leading to social isolation, decreased self-esteem, and poorer health outcomes. There are a number of interventions that have been shown to be effective in reducing ageism. These interventions include: Educational interventions: These interventions aim to teach people about ageism and its negative effects. They can be delivered in a variety of settings, such as schools, workplaces, and community organisations. Intergenerational contact: This type of intervention brings together people of different ages to interact with each other. This can help to break down stereotypes and promote positive attitudes towards older people. Policy changes: These interventions can help to reduce ageism by changing the way that older people are treated in society. For example, laws that protect older people from discrimination can help to create a more age-friendly environment. The findings of this study suggest that interventions to reduce ageism can be effective in improving the lives of older people. These interventions can help to reduce negative stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination, and they can promote positive attitudes towards older people. The study recommends that researchers must focus on capturing how ageism manifests in society and propose the best ways of curbing the problem so that older people in the society can experience healthy ageing.