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...
Oct 7, 2023 | Ageism, Uncategorized
Curious minds want to know: Do you let your wrinkles, greys, or aging body dictate what you do or don’t do? Do you allow social assumptions like “Old people are not tech savvy,” or “Old people can’t successfully start a new career” stop you from pursuing the career...
Mar 30, 2022 | Older Workers, Real Aging
Betsy Hay talks to me with her special needs dog by her side. She says she is the person her dog needs to be with. That illustrates who Betsy is on a fundamental level – someone who feels compelled to be there when life is hard and considers herself better for the...
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...
Dec 30, 2020 | Older Workers, Real Aging
Life doesn’t stop at a certain age. Older adults are still growing and learning, despite how they are often portrayed. This comes up every time we interview older adults. Amy Siegel is a prime example. Amy spent most of her career in graphic design in a corporate...
