Dec 23, 2020 | Ageism, Real Aging, Reframing Examples
We are so excited to launch our collection of anti-ageist birthday cards! All designs are from local artists, who reflect the diversity of Colorado and who believe in the need to rethink our biases about aging. To create change, we have to start where we live. We went... Read more 
Jun 25, 2020 | Ageism, Older Workers, Real Aging
Denver native Tamara Rhone says she was “predestined” to be a teacher. More of a calling than a career choice for her, she shared knowledge and mentored youth over 43 years, until retiring from Denver Public Schools in 2009. Yet even in retirement, she can’t stay out... Read more 
Jun 23, 2020 | Ageism, Health & Ageism
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted health inequities within our community. As we continue to re-open the state, we have an obligation to look at the health impacts of the decisions we make to identify how to create more equitable environments for everyone. Health... Read more 
Apr 27, 2020 | Ageism, Ageism in the News, Changing The Narrative, Language and Ageism
Changing the Narrative (CTN) believes that we need to reframe how we think about aging in every area of life. To accomplish this, the first people we started talking to were professionals who serve older adults, from older adult living communities to policy groups.... Read more 
Apr 9, 2020 | Ageism, Ageism in the News
Who will get access to care when there is a shortage in a crisis like COVID-19? On Saturday, April 4, a committee advising Colorado’s Governor provided an answer. They issued Crisis Standards of Care Guidelines for hospitals during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The standards... Read more 
Apr 7, 2020 | Ageism, Changing The Narrative
Many would argue that we have had culture wars brewing in the United States for years. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be exacerbating this. We risk being divided by the pandemic, the opposite of what we need. One pervasive and divisive message that never goes... Read more 