Elderly workers

100-year-old doctor in Japan still practises medicine with no intention to retire

At 100 years old, Dr Teru Kasamatsu continues to see outpatients three days a week at Kasamatsu Hospital in Japan.

Commentary

People in their 50s shouldn’t feel there is no career runway left

Ageism is not just about lost jobs. It chips away at dignity, self-worth and belonging, says the writer.

Forum: Poor design can make jobs tougher for older workers

When designing any work process or facility, look at it through the eyes of the people doing the work, says the writer.

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