What does it mean to be ageist? Ageism refers to prejudice, stereotyping or discrimination based on a person’s age. It can happen to people of any age, including younger people, but our focus is on ...

Being told you aren't ready or qualified for a role because of your age, having your qualifications questioned, and being mistaken for someone junior are all examples of ageism, or discrimination ...

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 ...

Ageism is alive and well and is considered a barrier in the workplace. Although most workers age 40 and older are protected under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, roughly ...