Ageism

There’s no arguing with the fact that if you’re living, then you’re aging. Put another way, as was the case at a recent conference on ageism (The Century Summit) sponsored by the Stanford Center on Longevity, the question is, “If aging is universal, why is ageism so prevalent?” In almost…

It wasn’t too long ago that we urged you to push back on the everyday ageism you likely encounter. But since next Wednesday, October 9th, is Ageism Awareness Day, we thought we’d briefly return to the topic to make sure you’re well-equipped to identify ageism when you encounter it and…

Despite (or maybe because of) the ongoing aging of the world’s population, ageism continues to be a problem worldwide. A recent United Nations publication declared, “It is estimated that every second person in the world holds ‘moderately or highly ageist attitudes’.” Moreover, because of ageism, it’s estimated that economies worldwide…

In a survey described in Psychology Today, women across generations agreed that age should not equate with beauty. The survey reports that 61% of respondents believed “beauty” can be present at any age, and 75% of respondents were frustrated with the images of women presented in the media and marketing…

So when was the last time you grabbed a backpack and hiked local trails or even National Parks? Are you planning to surf your local waters this summer or bike mountain trails on an extended ride? Does the thought of these outdoor adventures intrigue you or scare you? Do you…

Have you reached that auspicious birthday at which point you now consider yourself “old?” In your mind, how old do you have to be to be considered old? According to new research published in the journal Psychology and Aging, our perceptions of what constitutes “old” have shifted as people have…