How ageism harms individuals, society and the economy
This week, we are revisiting the subject of ageism, a prejudice against individuals because of their age, the most widespread and...
Why some people want to retire and others want to keep on working
Q. I am in my late 60s and continue to work while most of my friends are happily retired. My job as an educator has never been just a...
Tennis great Serena Williams offers wisdom about retirement as a life evolution
It takes a star to bring attention to an institution that many want to rename, redefine and even eliminate. And Serena Williams has done...
National Grandparent’s Day is a time to consider all that our elders do
It’s National Grandparent’s Day! We love to talk about our grandchildren, show pictures and tout their accomplishments. And that’s...
Exploring ways to identify ageism and counteract its negative effects
Last week, we discussed the profound effect of ageism on longevity, physical and cognitive health, recovery from illness and more. This...
Ageism is about more than just hurt feelings
Q. You’ve written about ageism and age discrimination in several of your columns. What are we learning? I am a 70-year-old woman and...