Posts Tagged With ‘ ageism ’

Missed the show?  It was GREAT!  But, you can hear the podcast right here! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE!    Live from Queensland, Australia, Bob Eden joined us! Bob is a depression recovery specialist and author of The Gift of Depression and Insights from Beyond Depression.  Bob joins us to discuss his journey to recovering and embracing of a joyful life.  Find out more about Bob by following him on his Facebook page.  You can also find out about his books, his radio show interviews, and his on-line men’s support groups HERE.  Follow Bob on YouTube to watch... Continue Reading

Photo by Dreamstime “The simple act of caring is heroic.”  ~ Edward Albert                                                                                                       NOTE: You an also read Dr. Mara’s blog on Medium.                                                       As you may have read in prior blogs, or have heard me speak about on my podcast, my 94-year-old mom has now been living in a nursing home far from where I live for the past two years. From my experience of working in Long Term Care (LTC)... Continue Reading

We hear of ageism in the workplace. Older workers are laid off and when they seek new jobs, they are discriminated against in favor of younger, cheaper, less experienced workers. We hear of ageism in the media where elders are depicted as frail, impaired, dependent and in need of oh, so many medications. We do not see a lot if images of vital, healthy elders in print, film, or social media. But we don’t hear about the real issue of ageism from health care providers in medical care. It does exist, though it is hidden. You would only learn about it from an older person who may be frustrated by... Continue Reading

Discover Tips and Tricks for Optimizing Your Libby App Greetings, my beloved elders! Are you sick of the library’s weighty books and your inability to meet due dates? I’m here to put your mind at ease by introducing you to the fantastic Libby app. To begin with, who or what is Libby? You can borrow […]  Continue Reading

In 1900, 1 in 25 Americans was a senior. In 2016, 1 in 8 Americans is a senior. In 2020, 1 in 6 Americans will be a senior. In 2030, the ratio will reach 1 in 5 and will remain there through 2050. Globally 8.5 percent of people worldwide (617 million) are aged 65 and over. According to the report, “An Aging World: 2015,” this percentage is projected to jump to nearly 17 percent of the world’s population by 2050 (1.6 billion). Impressive statistics.  Very impressive.  One would think then, that something called “ageism” would get more attention. Without knowing it, many of us are guilty... Continue Reading

In 1900, 1 in 25 Americans was a senior. In 2016, 1 in 8 Americans is a senior. In 2020, 1 in 6 Americans will be a senior. In 2030, the ratio will reach 1 in 5 and will remain there through 2050. Globally 8.5 percent of people worldwide (617 million) are aged 65 and over. According to the report, “An Aging World: 2015,” this percentage is projected to jump to nearly 17 percent of the world’s population by 2050 (1.6 billion). Impressive statistics.  Very impressive.  One would think then, that something called “ageism” would get more attention. Without knowing it, many of us are guilty... Continue Reading