It is important to understand the role that retirees play in our society and our workforce in order to create an environment where the economy thrives as a whole, respecting the individual's dignity and character. This respect is a mountain to climb as many barriers surround the issue, such as age and age discrimination. Our society devalues ​​old age in many ways, and this is especially true in the United States, where individualism, self-reliance, and independence are highly valued. (Lisa Peñaloza. 2012) Ageism involves the creation of stereotypes and discrimination of individuals or groups based on their age. The term, coined by Robert Neil Butler in 1969, is a common form of discrimination in the United States and other societies that includes negative views and stereotypes about older adults. This type of discrimination can have a significant negative impact on the care and well-being of older adults. (Boundless 2016) With the rise of the baby boomer generation and an increasingly graying workforce, it is becoming an increasingly alarming social issue when trying to determine places in society. Aging has a direct impact on the labor market, as improving life expectancy influences individual behavior in deciding to stay at work longer. (Anon. 2009.) The underlying problem with ageism is the reality of the number of those who remain in the workforce longer than expected, but do not reach desired standards due to old age. The numerical ratio between those who are capable of being economically productive (ages 14 to 64) and those who are dependent (ages 65 and above) clearly shows the impact of the age structure in a society. (Anon. 2009.) In general it can be stated with certainty that older people who choose to remain in the labor market and postpone their