Why Ageism Awareness Day aims to clear up misconceptions about aging

October 9 is Ageism Awareness Day, an initiative launched by the American Society on Aging in 2023.

You might wonder why we need another day to allocate to a cause. That is because ageism is everywhere and detrimental to our health and well-being, financial security and the American economy.

Here are several areas where ageism is evident.

Healthcare settings. Older adults often are omitted in clinical research studies. They are less likely to receive preventive care impacting...