Changing the Narrative’s (CTN) ongoing mission is to change minds about aging. Ageism is based on wrong thinking about older people and what they contribute to society. Because of ageism, we are missing out on the contributions of older people to our communities and...
So many people worry about “senior moments”. It can sound funny, but it masks fear. We use this label because we are concerned about what a bit of forgetfulness could mean. It reminds us of the possibility of becoming physically diminished and, at worst, suffering...
Age discrimination happens all the time. According to a study by the Urban Institute, “about one-half of full-time, full-year workers ages 51 to 54 experience an employer-related involuntary job separation after age 50 that substantially reduces earnings for...
Editor’s note: Aging is not a uniform experience. We’ve mentioned before how widely our abilities and experiences differ. There can be one 65-year-old running a company, another caregiving, and yet another facing a health crisis and big lifestyle changes....