Older Workers With Health Conditions ‘Sidelined’ Because of Ageism: Research

Older people with long-term health conditions are more likely to be out of work compared to their younger peers, new research suggests. A review by the campaign group Centre for Ageing Better has highlighted a substantial health-related employment gap that worsens with age. According to the findings, people over 50 with health conditions are significantly less likely to remain employed, leading to financial instability and a decline in employment rates among older workers. Millions of older employees are facing these challenges as they approach the final phase of their careers. The Centre for Ageing Better attributed the issue to persistent ageist attitudes and inadequate employment support for this age group. As a result, older people are pushed to end their working lives before they are ready to retire, the review said....