Ageism in health care is more common than you might think, and it can harm people
Assumptions that older people are one big, frail, homogenous group can lead to problems, says the author of Elderhood.
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Michelle Yeoh called out sexism in Hollywood. Will it help close the gender gap?
The 60-year-old best actress winner addressed the timing of her historic win, which comes decades into her spectacular career. But is the industry ready for more complicated, older female characters?
#OkBoomer Vs. #OkMillennial: Workplace Nightmare, Or Just A Meme?
The popularity of #OkBoomer suggests there might be a yawning gap in attitudes between old and young. Those differences can sometimes play out in the workforce, which now spans five generations.
On Verge Of 70, Sally Field Navigates Aging In The Spotlight
The actress' latest role in "Hello, My Name is Doris" hits close to home: "The story really is a coming of age — of a woman of age." As for Fields, she welcomes the stages of old age with openness.
When Should Surgeons Stop Operating?
A quarter of U.S. physicians are older than 65, and there are no national guidelines for assessing late-career skills. Some say the lack of oversight, especially for surgeons, is cause for concern.
A New U.N. Health Goal Targets Folks 69 And Under. Ageism Or Realism?
A proposal calls for countries to reduce the death rate among 50-to-69-year-olds from diseases like cancer and stroke. So are 70-year-olds out of luck?