10/09/2026
October 9 is Ageism Awareness Day. If you’re an older adult, you probably experience ageism on a daily basis — an overwhelming majority of people aged 50 to 80 say they encounter everyday ageism. This is a problem for our society as a whole. leads to discrimination in healthcare, the workplace, and beyond. It’s also linked to poorer health and higher rates of depression. The solution? Stop ignoring the problem and start talking about it. We ALL deserve to grow older with dignity and respect.