Psychologist Pasqualina Perrig-Chiello advocates for a better reputation for aging and challenges ageism

Psychologist Pasqualina Perrig-Chiello argues that aging deserves a better reputation and highlights ageism, particularly affecting women. She criticizes the longevity movement's focus on "solving" aging, emphasizing that chronological age is a poor indicator of competence and that societal ageism is deeply ingrained. Perrig-Chiello points to a double standard in aging, where women are judged more on appearance than men, and suggests new role models are needed to combat this discrimination.