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September 18, 2023 by Jeff Rubin

artwork by www.jimfreeheart.com Over the years, I've had the privilege of making numerous friends, personally and professionally. My friends come from diverse backgrounds and possess an array of talents and skills. Some have achieved remarkable success. Others are still on their journey toward their desired goals. Many have new ideas, bold dreams, quick schemes, and often … [Read more...]

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

March 27, 2020 by Jeff Rubin

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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 cope with a reality that is far too real and equally as … [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 you’re over 40, chances are that you or someone you know has experienced some form … [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 interactions:   Interviewer: Hey, how's it going? You can stand right there. … [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 campaign his perceptions are particularly applicable to the lack of commentary be … [Read more...]

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Jeff Rubin is a civic improvement, community engagement, and communications professional who believes that every individual has the right to be heard and the power to make a difference regardless of their ability or age. He believes this to be especially true if there are decisions being made that impact the quality of any individual’s life. A champion of inclusion and collaboration, he sees both as essential components in bringing about productive and effective change.

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