Why ageism is such a hard “ism” to fight

Feeling old? Good news: you’re trending. Globally, there are now more people over the age of 65 than five and under. By 2050, there’ll be more over 65s than under 21s. But in Australia, where 1 in 10 Australian companies will not hire people over 50, ageism is rife.  So what’s the cost of excluding older people, and what are some solutions to our ageist society?

Useful Links

• University of Queensland Ageing Mind Initiative
• United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing
• The WHO Age-friendly Cities Framework