How can one successfully overcome ageism for experienced workers for those 40-70 years old in the workplace?

You may think discrimination does not exist in this modern life anymore, but it does! However, racism is not the only discrimination in societies; ageism is another discrimination that has remained invisible for centuries and even now! Ageism could show up in very different situations. One of the most important places that we can obviously notice the signs of ageism is in our workplaces.
So many employees have experienced ageism in their workplaces, whether they have seen it or not. If you’re over 50 and you think some skills are just for younger people, and if you’re using your age as an excuse to not learn new skills, you’re committing the same mistake to yourself! Don’t expect your boss to take it easier on you because you’re older than others; don’t judge yourself based on your age cause people are already doing it for you!
Take a decisive step: Read, practice, and stay up to date! That’s the only way to make others judge you by your skills and achievements, not anything else. Don’t be like people who think they can’t learn anything and start to lose their skills as soon as they turn 50! Learn about technology, smartphones, and other skills and subjects to improve your development. Follow the news to know what’s going on around you.
If there’s someone who bothers you or any offensive behavior in your workplace, take notes, write down the dates, and report it to your managers. Don’t be afraid to object. Suppose this behavior is from the managers or your boss. In that case, you can report this problem to a lawyer or other competent legal authorities.
Don’t be afraid to leave the environment you’re not comfortable in. It may seem scary to leave a workplace you were in for several years but believe: nothing is more valuable than your mental health and inner peace. Be open toward changes! Start to look for other positions and job offers. It’s always plenty of fish in the sea!