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New Hanover County proclaims Oct. 9, 2025, Ageism Awareness Day
Summary
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners adopted a proclamation recognizing Oct. 9, 2025, as Ageism Awareness Day and heard remarks from UNCW and county senior services on the consequences of ageism and the county's age‑friendly community commitment.
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 9 adopted a proclamation designating Oct. 9, 2025, as Ageism Awareness Day in the county.
County officials said the proclamation recognizes ageism as stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination based on age and cites county demographics showing more than 47,000 residents aged 65 and older — about 20% of the county population. The proclamation notes the county’s earlier action to join the AARP and World Health…
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