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fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

I quit tech because I felt seen as too old. I didn't want to spend my 40s pretending to be 29.

Ageism in tech sidelines experienced workers, prompting skilled non-STEM professionals to leave by their forties and speak out against workplace age discrimination.
History
fromPortland Mercury
5 days ago

Generations

Older people face unfair blame despite enduring historical crises, sacrifices, and hardships comparable to those faced by younger generations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Helen Mirren decries condescending attitudes towards couples in their 80s

Helen Mirren rejects condescending reactions toward affectionate older couples and celebrates aging as a natural, dignified part of life.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Dame Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan on the red carpet in Leicester Square for Thursday Murder Club premiere

The new film is based on Richard Osman's bestseller about four unlikely friends in a retirement home who meet weekly to solve cold cases. But when an unexplained death happens on their own doorstep, the fun and games become all too real. Dame Helen, 80, Brosnan, 72, Imrie, 73, and Gandhi star Sir Ben, 81, lead a stellar cast in the Steven Spielberg-produced whodunnit.
Film
#aging
Wellness
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Are you over 90 years old and very physically active? We want to meet you

Older individuals can remain physically active and defy stereotypes of aging through exercise and adventurous activities.
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

Sad! This Nepo Baby Is Mad About Movie Stars 'Not Giving Space' to People Like Him.

Sam Nivola emphasizes his achievements as self-made, distancing himself from familial connections and criticizing older actors for perpetuating ageism in Hollywood.
#hollywood
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Women in technology

'White Lotus' star Carrie Coon, 44, says she gets typecast as older in Hollywood because she hasn't gotten Botox

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Women in technology

'White Lotus' star Carrie Coon, 44, says she gets typecast as older in Hollywood because she hasn't gotten Botox

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Jewellery shop worker, 60, loses case over claim boss called him an old git'

A worker sued for age discrimination over 'old git' comment; tribunal found insufficient evidence to support the claim.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The thing about ageing gracefully': whatever you call it, I'll do it my way

Ageing gracefully involves embracing age, nurturing wellbeing, and cultivating connection.
Western culture emphasizes denial and youthfulness instead of true graceful aging.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Too Young to Coach? Think Again.

Coaching isn't about giving advice or sharing life experiences. It's about facilitating growth, helping clients explore their own paths, and encouraging self-reflection.
Parenting
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

After viral swimsuit show in Miami Beach, Bethenny Frankel has a message for haters

Bethenny Frankel promotes body positivity and defies age stereotypes at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Fear and anger, not age, separate the GOP and Democrats

The mainstream media perpetuates the myth that Republicans appeal to younger voters while Democrats are old fossils, yet data shows both parties' representatives have similar median ages.
SF politics
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

My Father is Losing His Job - Can He Afford to Retire or Should He Take a Pay Cut?

Older workers face significant challenges in the workforce, often being forced out with limited options.
LA Dodgers
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Letters to Sports: Dodgers should honor Austin Barnes and Chris Taylor

The Dodgers may need to honor departing players while acknowledging their declining performance and age.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

As A Boomer, I Don't Understand Why People Are So Scared To Say This 1 Little Word.

The best way to take the stigma out of a pejorative is to use it oneself, as seen with LGBTQ individuals owning 'queer'.
Retirement
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Tanya Sweeney: Homeowners who are happy to rent you a room for 14,000 a year need to get real about having a housemate

"Searching for somewhere to live in Dublin has been disheartening; many listings prefer female housemates and options are limited for someone in their late 40s."
LA real estate
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

I'm a woman of 48 and as replaceable in the office as the swivel chair at my desk | Nilanjana Bhowmick

Women in their late 40s and early 50s face compounded challenges of ageism and menopause, leading to workforce attrition and underrepresentation.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Predatory Marketing toward Women

Predatory marketing exploits insecurities in women over 50, suggesting they need to change to feel valued.
Parenting
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: There Are Perils in Elderspeak'

Elderspeak uses baby talk to communicate with older adults, reflecting ageist views of dependence and incompetence.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Challenging Medical Ageism After 50

Ageism significantly impacts healthcare outcomes, leading to neglect of older patients.
Medical evaluations for those over 50 should be collaborative, focusing on informed decisions.
Age-based discrimination in healthcare contributes to cognitive decline and worsening health.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Garbage rocker Shirley Manson, 58, claps back at being called unrecognizable: 'I will continue to wrinkle and flub'

"The Druids look almost exactly the same as they have always done for thirty years so I can't help thinking this is directed at me. Look - I'm nearly sixty years old. Of course I'm not going to look anything like my late twenties self!"
NYC music
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