Difference and the negotiation of 'old age'

In this paper we contribute to recent discussions of ageing and ageism in h uman geography. Findings are presented from a qualitative study of older pe ople which explored the association of old-age identities with different sp aces. By focusing in particular on leisure spaces, some of the ways in whic h the identities and spaces available to order people are constructed by cl ass, ability, and gender are highlighted. These sites have different meanin gs and associations, reflecting positive as well as negative discourses of 'old age: allowing some individuals to negotiate 'old age' through maintain ing distinct and separate leisure activities and spaces.