Ageism

How do you think you look compared to your peers? Do you all look about the same age? Would someone think you’re younger than your same-aged friends? Do you think you look younger than your chronological age? Does it even matter one way or another about whether you look young…

It’s not just you. According to a new study in the Annals of Internal Medicine, older adults spend an average of 3 weeks each year devoted to obtaining routine healthcare- whether it’s a doctor’s appointment, a medical test, a procedure, or some other contact with the healthcare system. Even scarier…

If you’re an older worker, congratulations are in order as you celebrate: This week of March 10-16, 2024 is National Older Workers Employment Week in the United States. So take out the noise makers, cut the cake, and let’s take a look at some of the progress and problems that…

This is not a post about politics, per se. It’s for you to judge the policies, accomplishments, and character of the likely 2 presidential nominees, and whom you choose to vote for is your own business. But what is an important topic for consideration is the current national quandary we…

When you think about the campaigns of high-end luxury fashion houses, you’re likely wondering which glamorous celebrity or movie star has lent her face to the promotional ads. Maybe Kim Kardashian? Margot Robbie? Nicole Kidman? Maggie Smith? Wait, Maggie Smith? Yes, you’ve read that correctly. The Spanish luxury fashion house…

It’s not uncommon for individuals to be inculcated with myths and misinformation about aging, even from an early age. It’s no wonder, then, that older adults are often prejudged or misjudged without any understanding of what their actual abilities or lived experiences are. And it’s not just outsiders or strangers…