The recent New York Times article (linked below), Exploring the Health Effects of Ageism, provides surprising data and outcomes that ageism can have, especially negative health impacts on our aging population. If you are unsure about what ageism is or how it can be manifested and how the negative effects can stay with individuals long after a particular event, this is a must-read article that may change how you regard and interact with older individuals.

Link to NYT article: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/23/health/ageism-levy-elderly.html