Why Ageism Never Gets Old

Tad Friend's story in The New Yorker reminds us of the difficulties we have fighting against the stigma of old age and why, perhaps, we will never win this fight. "The prejudice is an ancient habit, but new forces—in Silicon Valley, Hollywood, and beyond—have restored its youthful vitality."

Why a Generation in Japan Is Facing a Lonely Death

This story, by Norimitsu Onishi of the NYT, is a fascinating, yet sad look at aging in Japan -- but with so many implications for all of us. We, societies, define and create older age, we decide how to live in old age.