Even when plaintiffs win their suits, correcting institutional biases can take years. Source: NYT > Business – Paula Span
The Elderly Are Getting Complex Surgeries. Often It Doesn’t End Well.
Complication rates are high among the oldest patients. Now a surgeons’ group will propose standards for hospitals operating on the elderly. Source: NYT > Business – Paula Span
New Evidence of Age Bias in Hiring, and a Push to Fight It
Digital recruiting is leaving more of a forensic trail in discrimination cases. But a wave of litigation is running up against higher legal hurdles. Source: NYT > Business – Patricia Cohen
Retiring: Why Working Till Whenever Is a Risky Retirement Strategy
You’re saving for the day when you’re no longer a full-time worker, but there’s a strong chance that day could come earlier than you expect. Source: NYT > Business – MARK MILLER
A New Luxury Retreat Caters to Elderly Workers in Tech (Ages 30 and Up)
At Modern Elder Academy, on the Baja coast, guests share anxieties about ageism and obsolescence. Source: NYT > Business – NELLIE BOWLES
The New Old Age: When Is the Surgeon Too Old to Operate?
A handful of hospitals have instituted mandatory screening procedures for surgeons over 70. Doctors have been largely unenthusiastic about the idea. Source: NYT > Business