Older people spend an average of 21 days a year on medical appointments. That's according to a recent study. And given how much time health care workers spend with older adults, you might think they ...

Retirees share the diverse reasons that ultimately pushed them to leave the workforce and embrace life's next chapter. A ...

After a summer-long, not-so-merry, merry-go-round of tests and medical appointments, I was blindsided by blatant ageism from ...

Ageism is alive and well and is considered a barrier in the workplace . Although most workers age 40 and older are protected ...

Many of the questions I receive from our readers deal with a fundamental issue: ageism. Their emails and letters express frustration and annoyance with ageism as the core of their issue. Here are a ...

Ageism in healthcare is often an overlooked form of discrimination, yet its effects can significantly impact the quality of care older adults receive. Your doctor dismisses your health concerns as a ...

Ageism in the workplace occurs when someone is treated unfairly or unfavorably because of their age. It may involve an employee being passed over for promotion or being prevented from taking on ...

The state of Maine wants to end ageism in a decade. Really. In a move to improve the health of Maine’s 1.3 million residents, reduce workforce struggles and improve the economy, the Maine Council on ...

Generally, ageism describes stigma against older adults. That said, there’s no set age where people become targeted, since “old” and “young” tend to be relative. Someone around the age of 40 may seem ...

A headline on Stanford University Business School's Insights site caught my eye recently: "Workplace Equality for All! (Unless They're Old)." The piece described fascinating research by NYU's Michael ...