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. ...
Jun 28, 2023 | Age-Friendly Workplaces, Intergenerational conversations, Older Workers
The findings of recent research on women in leadership and ageism reminded me a bit of the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Instead of “too hot or too cold”, the study, published in Harvard Business Review, found that women in the workplace were deemed to be...
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,...
Sep 11, 2022 | Ageism, Intergenerational conversations
The first Sunday after Labor Day was proclaimed National Grandparents Day by President Jimmy Carter in the 1970s. Celebrating grandparents might sound like a no brainer, but it took nearly two decades of advocacy to make the day happen. The need for a National...
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...
Oct 11, 2021 | Ageism, Intergenerational conversations
Take the survey and help us find out We think that age needs to be part of efforts to increase diversity, equity and inclusion. Working with students from the University of Colorado Denver, we’re conducting a survey of Colorado residents to find out what others...
