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Recently, many have heard news about companies refusing to hire people aged 45 and above. This reflects the reality of Ageism age-based discrimination in labor markets both in Thailand and abroad.

<p>Age 45+ is not the end of work, but the beginning of becoming a Cyborg Workforce</p>

<p>By Dr. Kengpong Tangaroonsanti Chersery Home International</p>

<p>Recently, many have heard news about companies refusing to hire people aged 45 and above. This reflects the reality of Ageism age-based discrimination in labor markets both in Thailand and abroad.</p>

<p>But I see it differently.</p>

<p>Experience is invaluable life capital.</p>

<p>People aged 45+ have worked, failed, built teams, and solved complex problems countless times. These are treasures of wisdom not found in textbooks and most importantly, AI can never fully replace them.</p>

<p>AI is not a tool meant to replace humans. In another perspective, it is a wing that extends human capability but only for those who adapt. If we empower people 45+ with AI knowledge, they will no longer be seen as outdated.</p>

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<h3><strong>Instead, they will transform into a Cyborg Workforce a hybrid of human experience and AI speed.</strong></h3>

<p>Imagine this:</p>

<ul>
	<li>A service leader who deeply understands customers, enhanced by AI-powered behavioral analytics.</li>
	<li>An executive with strong negotiation skills, supported by AI that delivers real-time business insights.</li>
	<li>A healthcare professional with compassion in patient care, using AI to assess risks and recommend treatments.</li>
</ul>

<p>This is a new force and it can truly happen.</p>

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<h3><strong>The Benefits for Organizations</strong></h3>

<p>Especially in service industries and healthcare, where the heart of work is human connection: understanding, empathy, and communication. These cannot be replaced by technical skills alone.</p>

<p>If organizations open opportunities for people aged 45+ who are ready to embrace AI, they immediately gain a double advantage:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Employees with deep experience, human understanding, and life wisdom.</li>
	<li>A more productive workforce empowered by AI.</li>
</ul>

<p>The outcome? Better services, more humanized care, and stronger customer trust.</p>

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<h3><strong>The Impact on Society</strong></h3>

<p>If we can build a true AI Upskilling Model for 45+, it wont just create jobs for this generation it will restore dignity and value to a workforce once considered obsolete.</p>

<p>It will also enable the country to harness a vast human resource filled with experience instead of letting it fade away in the waves of global change.</p>

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<h3><strong>My Final Message</strong></h3>

<p>People aged 45+ are not outdated.<br />
They are the foundation of society.</p>

<p>If we integrate AI into their work, they can become a Super Workforce driving growth far beyond what younger workers with only technical skills but little life experience can achieve.</p>

<p>This is the vision I believe in, and the future I want to see realized within organizations and across Thai society.</p>

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<p>Dr. Kengpong Tangaroonsanti<br />
Internist<br />
Chersery Home International Hospital for the Elderly &amp; Rehabilitation Center</p>

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45+ Ageism AI Human Value

End-of-life decisions are never easy. When parents or loved ones express the wish not to be intubated, families often struggle between hope and acceptance. Modern medicine reminds us that care is not only about prolonging life but also about preserving dignity, respecting patient wishes, and ensuring the best possible quality of life in the time that remains.

<p>Many families face a difficult question in their loved one&rsquo;s final moments:<br />
<strong>&ldquo;Doctor, if we don&rsquo;t put in a breathing tube, does that mean mom won&rsquo;t survive?&rdquo;</strong></p>

<p>The honest answer is <em>yes</em> &mdash; the chance of survival may be lower.<br />
But the more important question is:<br />
<strong>&ldquo;In what condition does she want to survive?&rdquo;</strong></p>

<p>Modern medicine is no longer focused only on &ldquo;prolonging life.&rdquo; Instead, it emphasizes <em>quality of life</em> and, most importantly, <em>respecting the patient&rsquo;s wishes</em> about how they want their final days to be.</p>

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<h2><strong>Key Principles in End-of-Life Care</strong></h2>

<h3>1. Respect the Patient&rsquo;s Wishes</h3>

<p>If patients can express their will while they are still conscious&mdash;whether verbally or through an advance directive&mdash;those wishes should be respected and followed.</p>

<h3>2. Decisions Can Change</h3>

<p>End-of-life choices are not permanent. If patients change their minds at any point, their new wishes should always be listened to with compassion, not just treated as a piece of paper.</p>

<h3>3. Life-Prolonging Measures Are Not Always Beneficial</h3>

<p>For elderly patients with severe illness, intubation may not restore health but instead bring more pain&mdash;such as a tracheostomy, being restrained in the ICU, or being unable to speak or embrace loved ones. Sometimes, we &ldquo;sustain life&rdquo; but fail to &ldquo;sustain a life worth living.&rdquo;</p>

<h3>4. Weigh the Benefits and the Burdens</h3>

<p>While intubation can extend life, it often comes at the cost of suffering. Medical decisions should balance both potential gains and harms, rather than focusing only on survival time.</p>

<h3>5. Dignity and Peace Are Priceless</h3>

<p>A peaceful passing without unnecessary intervention is not defeat&mdash;it is a choice to leave the world with dignity.</p>

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<h2><strong>The Role of Doctors and Families</strong></h2>

<p>Doctors are not only responsible for <em>treating disease</em> but also for <em>preserving the humanity of their patients</em>. That means listening as much as speaking, and helping families understand that sometimes, <strong>doing nothing more may be the most loving act of care.</strong></p>

<p>For families, if the opportunity arises, gently ask loved ones:</p>

<p><strong>&ldquo;If one day your body grows weaker&hellip; how would you like us to care for you?&rdquo;</strong></p>

<p>The answer may not be about <em>doing everything possible</em>&mdash;but about <em>doing what truly matters to them</em>.</p>

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<h2><strong>The Essential Lesson</strong></h2>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p>Good care does not always mean extending life at all costs.</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>Quality of life and dignity at the end are invaluable.</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>True love is honoring the choices of those we love.</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>The best care is not always about &ldquo;doing everything,&rdquo; but about &ldquo;doing what they truly wish, with understanding and love.&rdquo;</strong></p>

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