Ageism
" AGEISM " Fighting Ageism... When I applied for my first job with Goodwin House, an interview with residents was part of the last round of interviews. Over the course of a few hours one day, I was whisked through a series of meetings—one with the team I was joining, another with colleagues who would work closely with me, yet another with the executive director, and lastly with six residents. Each interview session included some version of the same question. It was clear each group was curious to know why I was seeking a job in senior living and healthcare after nearly 15 years working for a news organization. While every group asked the same question in their own way, the group that asked it in a way that still stays with me today was the group of residents. “How do you feel about old people,” one resident asked pointedly. Without hesitation, I replied, “I hope to be one someday.” Un...