Old School – New website takes ageism to task
“How old are you?” “Why do you ask?” “You seem so young. I can’t imagine…More
Search Results: ageism (13)
A Reflection on Ageism
I am seriously thinking about lying about my age. Of course it’s impossible. The internet…More
Ashton Applewhite—Saying “No” to Ageism
Ashton Applewhite is a force. This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism accelerated a big conversation about how…More
Beating the Stereotypes: Ageism and Older Women
The 19th Amendment was ratified on August 18, 1920. For the first time in the…More
Forging A Hip New Showcase for Artists Over 50
Tucked into a corner of Seattle’s trendy Georgetown neighborhood is a special haven for artists…More
Let’s Find the Political Will to End Alzheimer’s
We could make dementia a rare condition—if we had the political will to do so.…More
AgeUp Turns Outrage to Action
The rebellion began with a moment of small outrage. Bob and his wife were having…More
A City for Everyone
Sally Bagshaw hops on her preferred around-town vehicle—her e-bike—and deftly negotiates the traffic and construction-limited…More
Another Look at “Successful Aging”
Isn’t it time we finally retire the phrase “successful aging”? Three years ago, I wrote…More
‘Act your age’ – What does that even mean?
At a workshop I led, a woman reported that her daughter hoped she would learn…More