Answers for Senior Care, LLC

FREE RIDES FOR OLDER ADULTS TO VOTE The National Council on Aging ( ncoa.org ) is providing discounts for Lyft rides on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for older adults to use to get to their polling stations and home again. Here is the link to receive the coupon (value up to $55). https://lnkd.in/g68M7xvC

10 Things You Should Know About Ageism and Age Discrimination https://lnkd.in/e5W55vkV

In recognition of Ageism Awareness Day, October's blog explored examples of ageism in the media and listed a few suggestions on how we can shift society's view to a more positive attitude on aging. https://lnkd.in/gPRNuVeJ

USA Today: Older workers find a less tolerant workplace: Why many say age discrimination abounds https://lnkd.in/gDg9q6_S

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Allen Theatres, Inc. in Clovis, New Mexico alleging age discrimination. The company forced Abby Parrish, the manager, to retire in 2020 and when he tried to go back to work in 2021, they refused to hire him because he was 72 years old. https://lnkd.in/gU68bTQh

The Aging Life Care Association (which provides certifications for Aging Life Care Managers) recently released a blog that gives tips for caregivers looking to engage their aging loved ones. If you would like more caregiving tips or assistance, reach out to us today! We can help you make the best decisions for your aging loved ones care. https://lnkd.in/gX4iMsDF

We need to actively encourage young people who want to work in the trades as nearly 50% of the current tradespeople in the US are approaching retirement age. https://lnkd.in/gUAds4wX