Apr 2, 2024 | Changing The Narrative
My mom turned 83 in March, and I’m grateful for the comfortable life she lives. She’s overcome some major life blows, health scares, and unexpected changes, but despite all that, she knows she’s blessed. Blessed to be living in her private mother-in-law’s home...
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...
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...
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...
