Sir, – A narrative of protecting our vulnerable “elderly” has emerged following the recent RTÉ Investigates programme on the horrific treatment of older persons in nursing homes. Listening to the various debates, one is struck by the importance of language and the messaging that it conveys in the public discourse. Organisations such as the Irish Gerontological Society (IGS), devoted to the study of ageing, prohibit the use of the term “elderly” in their publications due to negative connotations associated with dependency. Terms such as “older persons”, “older people” or “older adults’ are encouraged by organisations such as Age Action, and...
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