Ageism, much like the high-waisted jeans trend, is a concept that has unfortunately stood the test of time. It refers to prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination against individuals based on their age, particularly when it pertains to older adults. You know, like assuming they can’t work their smartphone and offering to show them how to send […]
Do you feel as old as you are, and if so, what does this mean to your ability to enjoy growing older. Subjective vs Chronological age are distinct concepts and can have different impacts on various aspects of the well-being and health of those of us who are older. I don’t think about my age […]
We need to find ways to make our voices heard, here are some more ideas. Stay informed about proposed legislation related to senior rights and ageism. Support bills and initiatives that aim to address these issues and urge your elected officials to support them as well. Share information about relevant legislation with your networks to […]
Ah, ageism, the fine art of stereotyping an entire group of people because, well, who needs individuality when you can make sweeping generalizations? Lately, the media has been having a field day discussing how affluent seniors have become. Some in the media have even dubbed us “Old. Rich. Spoiled.” Quite the compliment, I must say. […]
Missed the show? It was GREAT! But you can still hear it on podcast right here! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE! Carol Polcovar returned to the show, live from Honolulu, Hawaii! Carol is a retired adjunct professor at Hawaii Pacific University and she is a playwright, poet, director, producer, and […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
