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Coronavirus: Forcing Us to Rethink Things We Normally Take for Granted

March 27, 2020 By Jeff Rubin

Covid19 Pandemic Social Isolation, Social Distancing How Will You Cope? Limiting our options in a time of pandemic, while necessary and unpleasant will eventually pass. However, what about the millions of individuals for which social isolation and loneliness are an everyday occurrence? How do they … [Read More...]

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Self-Isolation-Covid19.

Coronavirus: Forcing Us to Rethink Things We Normally Take for Granted

March 27, 2020 By Jeff Rubin

Covid19 Pandemic Social Isolation, Social Distancing How Will You Cope? Limiting our options in a time of pandemic, while necessary and unpleasant will eventually pass. However, what about the millions of individuals for which social isolation and … [Read More...]

People Over 40 Denied Free Samples in Social Experiment

March 21, 2020 By Jeff Rubin

The number of people 65 and older in the U.S. is expected to increase from 55 million in 2020; to some 70 million by 2030.  Yet according to a 2015 New York Times editorial, “Older people are likely to be seen as a burden and a drain on resources, … [Read More...]

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Self-Isolation-Covid19.

Coronavirus: Forcing Us to Rethink Things We Normally Take for Granted

March 27, 2020 By Jeff Rubin

Covid19 Pandemic Social Isolation, Social Distancing How Will You Cope? Limiting our options in a time of pandemic, while necessary and unpleasant will eventually pass. However, what about the millions of individuals for which social isolation and loneliness are an everyday occurrence? How do they … [Read More...]

People Over 40 Denied Free Samples in Social Experiment

March 21, 2020 By Jeff Rubin

The number of people 65 and older in the U.S. is expected to increase from 55 million in 2020; to some 70 million by 2030.  Yet according to a 2015 New York Times editorial, “Older people are likely to be seen as a burden and a drain on resources, rather than as a resource in themselves.” If … [Read More...]

Millennials Show Us What “Old” Looks Like

March 18, 2020 By Jeff Rubin

Age is a relative term. To a 5-year-old, 12 may seem old. To a 12-year-old, 20, and so forth and so on. It seems like the older we get, the older we think “old” is. But do our perceptions of how we see old people ever change? The video above might surprise you. Here's a transcript of their … [Read More...]

Ageism: The Last Acceptable Prejudice in America | Real Time with Bill Maher

March 16, 2020 By Jeff Rubin

Bill Maher is known for his brash, insightful commentary on topical, timely, and sometimes controversial events. Whatever you may think of his politics he certainly makes you think. While Maher’s insights on age discrimination were aired around the time of the previous Presidential electoral … [Read More...]

Carlin on Getting Old

March 14, 2020 By Jeff Rubin

So many of us are in denial about aging perhaps we should do away with the term “old.” What might we call ourselves in a society hooked on staying young? This fellow has an opinion. If you like what he has to say, pass it on. Here's a transcript of this comedy bit: And we have no more old people … [Read More...]

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58 Years Apart – A Girl and a Woman Talk About Life

March 6, 2020 By Jeff Rubin

When society ignores people based simply upon their age, we all miss out. This video speaks volumes about values, sensitivity, innocence, and the wisdom of women of a certain age can share with one another. Read on for a transcript of this touching conversation. Lucia: I'll sit here. Gloria: … [Read More...]

Dove Pro Age Ad

February 19, 2020 By Jeff Rubin

In a world overwhelmingly skewing older, why is it that many advertisers still ignore consumers over 50?  In fact, less than 5 percent of advertising dollars target adults age 35 to 64, reinforcing the perception that aging consumers lack value. Older people are written off by many advertisers, as … [Read More...]

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Kids Meet a 101 Year Old

February 8, 2020 By Jeff Rubin

Intergenerational Relations Kids Meet A 101 Year Old! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69HgC2KghBc How we view aging can limit our perspective or define our opportunities. This video proves that age is no barrier when it comes to communication and the lessons to be learned about life. All it … [Read More...]

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Ageing Equal: International Campaign Fights Ageism

November 1, 2018 By Jeff Rubin

 Ageing Equally Council - EU October 1st marked the 70th Anniversary of International Human Rights Day. It also marked the start of a 70-day … [Read More...]

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October 12, 2019 By Jeff Rubin

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Employment and Opportunities Webinars – 12/12 and 12/13

December 6, 2018 By Jeff Rubin

Are You Unemployed, Under-employed or Mid-life Career Changer? Are You an Employer Seeking High Quality Hires? Let the New Year Begin Now! More than … [Read More...]

Employing Older Workers Makes Good Business Sense

July 6, 2019 By Jeff Rubin

I’m always flattered when one of my Wisdom of Age articles is featured in another publication. This particular article on the value of elder … [Read More...]

Ageism: The Last Acceptable Prejudice in America | Real Time with Bill Maher

March 16, 2020 By Jeff Rubin

Bill Maher is known for his brash, insightful commentary on topical, timely, and sometimes controversial events. Whatever you may think of his … [Read More...]

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