Sep 26, 2020 | Older Workers, Real Aging, Reframing Examples
Aging is complicated. It includes a whole spectrum of experiences, from the best to the worst. At Changing the Narrative (CTN), we’re not trying to sugar-coat aging. Over time, our physical abilities will decrease, as will our health. However, there are some important... Read more 
Sep 21, 2020 | Older Workers, Real Aging
George Maxey has lived a long time. Like anyone who has reached 84 years of life, he has experienced many changes. But some things stay the same. George’s quest for understanding runs throughout his life. When he was young, George attended a one-room... Read more 
Sep 16, 2020 | Older Workers, Real Aging
What do you picture when you think about people living with memory issues? For instance, think about the word “dementia”. Do you come up with a positive picture? One of our society’s common – but inaccurate – stories about aging is that it means becoming helpless,... Read more 
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... Read more 
Jul 27, 2020 | Older Workers, Real Aging
We’ve all experienced how life takes unexpected turns. Work, relationships, health – all kinds of things can change without warning. However, the unexpected opportunities can add up to something bigger. Trish Laub can attest to this. “It’s spooky,” she says... Read more 