Apr 18, 2024 | Ageism in the News, Changing The Narrative
Most people who live to 65 will make it to 90. I was speaking with a colleague recently about ageism in our current presidential election in the United States. I was sharing my frustration and fascination with all the questions about whether there should be an upper...
Dec 22, 2022 | Ageism in the News, Changing The Narrative
In case you missed our December email, here’s a 2022 recap from our Director, Janine Vanderburg. Her first sentence sums it up – a lot has been happening in the world of ageism activism. We’re seeing this conversation spread and grow. It’s even showing up in...
Oct 4, 2021 | Ageism in the News, Changing The Narrative
Since our inception in 2018, Changing the Narrative’s tagline, reflecting our end game, has been: Ending Ageism Together. Why are we optimistic right now that there is progress in the global campaign to end ageism? October 1 marked the United Nations International Day...
May 23, 2020 | Ageism in the News, Real Aging
The need to express ourselves is ageless. And, if anything, our individuality grows with age. We figure out who we are over time. Time and experience re-shape us, both inside and out. Our clothes reflect who we are and what we want to share with the world and that,...
May 20, 2020 | Ageism in the News, Real Aging
When Barb Sublette heard that people needed masks, she knew that she wanted to help. Sewing masks was something she was made to do. She’s a quilter who has been sewing almost her entire life, as well as using her skills to give back. Making masks is the easy part for...
May 17, 2020 | Age-Friendly Workplaces, Ageism in the News, Intergenerational conversations, Real Aging
It’s a cliché that information is everywhere now. However, that can make it even harder to find the best resources. How do you know what is good? This is where the value of experience comes in. Remember the neighbor down the street who showed you how to fix your lawn...
