Dec 18, 2024 | Language and Ageism
It’s the time of year when many of us connect with loved ones. It can also be the one time of the year when multiple generations come together. While this can be a rewarding and lovely experience, it can also cause tension. Maybe it has been a while since you...
Dec 18, 2023 | Intergenerational conversations, Language and Ageism
While many of us look forward to the merriment of the holidays, this time of the year can also be equal parts stressful. One contributing factor is spending time in a captive setting with family members, distant friends, or people you rarely see throughout the year. ...
Nov 20, 2022 | birthday cards, Language and Ageism
Designers Selected as Part of Anti-Ageism Campaign Changing the Narrative is excited to announce that another round of age-positive cards is coming. We’ve selected 10 greeting card designers from around the country to create age-positive birthday cards as part of our...
Oct 10, 2022 | Ageism, Changing The Narrative, Health & Ageism, Intergenerational conversations, Language and Ageism, Must-read Articles and Books
What is Ageism Awareness Day? October 7, 2022 marked international Ageism Awareness Day, a day to focus on what ageism is and highlight its impact. Ageism negatively affects each of us, our communities and society. For Changing the Narrative as well as many of you,...
Nov 17, 2021 | Intergenerational conversations, Language and Ageism
There are so many ways to fight ageism. Changing the Narrative was excited to be a part of a creative campaign that used poetry to reframe aging: the Every Age Counts! Poetry Contest. The contest came to fruition with an awards presentation on November 6, 2021 at the...
Sep 14, 2020 | Changing The Narrative, Language and Ageism, Visual Ageism
Ageism is a problem so embedded into our culture that it can be hard to see. But ageist messages are everywhere, even in something as positive as birthday cards. After we reach a certain age, birthday cards that refer to age seem to be less about celebration than...
