Sep 29, 2020 | Intergenerational conversations, Real Aging
I graduated from Colorado State University last December. After studying abroad for a semester in Paris during my sophomore year, I knew I wanted to see more of the world to experience different cultures and environments after completing college. When I moved to... Read more
Aug 28, 2020 | Intergenerational conversations, Older Workers, Real Aging
Hartmut Spetzler came to the United States from Germany at 16 years old, knowing exactly one English phrase (a colorful phrase not to be repeated here). Now a retired geophysics professor, Hartmut is genial, funny, and understated. One wouldn’t immediately know all... Read more
Aug 18, 2020 | Intergenerational conversations, Older Workers, Real Aging
Carolyn Love was born and raised in the heart of the Midwest: Gary, Indiana. A city rich in African American culture, it was a place to “love the skin you’re in” and support your neighbors as if they were family. “Gary was a town filled with people who were caring,... Read more
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... Read more
Apr 6, 2020 | Ageism in the News, Intergenerational conversations
It is now that time of year for the wonderful spring holidays of Easter, Passover and Ramadan. Usually during these intergenerational holidays, we celebrate festivities with entire families, often remembering the rituals that have been shared for hundreds, perhaps... Read more
Mar 20, 2020 | Ageism in the News, Changing The Narrative, Intergenerational conversations
One unintended side effect of coronavirus is how hard people are working to staying connected while social distancing. Folks get creative when a real need arises. Italians singing from windows and balconies. People visiting relatives through windows. In my... Read more