Come have a listen as Sherry, Pam & Alison have a conversation about a growing concern called “Ageism”
If you are unaware of this term, Ageism is a type of discrimination or prejudgment against aging or elderly people and their capabilities.
This type of discrimination can be especially evident in the workplace. Many adults try to re-enter the workforce after either being home raising a family, or perhaps even wanting to change careers. They can be met with judgment of their competency or viewed as having had their time!
The attitudes and stereotypes about aging are formed I believe on our personal experiences and interactions with aging people. If you had great experiences with aging family members it will definitely be easier than those that have simply formed opinions based on what others believe.
With a little examination of our thoughts and beliefs around aging, we can perhaps try to be aware of when we allow the prejudgment to take over and help minimize the belief.