Generations United: Breaking Stereotypes and Fostering Communication
Generations are a popular tool in marketing, communication, and education, offering simplistic descriptions of people based on whether they are Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X, or a Baby Boomer. While commonly used, generations are problematic from a science or evidence-based perspective. What Are Generations? Generations are rooted in the work of William Strauss and Neil […]
Dealing with Difficult Emotions as we Age
Dealing with Difficult Emotions as we Age Holly B. Tiret, MA Ed., CFLE Senior Extension Educator Michigan State University Extension Being emotionally healthy includes being able to resolve interpersonal conflicts, navigating stress and expressing emotions both positive and negative while maintaining healthy relationships. Michigan State University Extension has a program that helps people learn information […]
The Importance of Adult Sibling Relationships and Your Caregiving Journey
Holly Tiret and Christi Demitz, Michigan State University One thing you can rely on is that people change as they age, and so do their relationships with siblings. Some look at sibling relationships as an hourglass effect. Very close in the early years, slim to none in the teen and early adult years, then growing […]
Do Your Part to Combat Ageism
My last post, Exploring and Overcoming Your Own Biases, reflected upon implicit or unconscious biases, how they are engrained in our brains, and how we can begin to overcome those biases – intentionality, learning about yourself and your biases, and putting yourself in uncomfortable spaces with the goal of learning and growing. I encourage you […]
Exploring and Overcoming Your Own Biases
Ahhhh bias. It’s all the rage! Everyone is doing it! The problem is, bias can bring severe negative consequences and, sometimes, we don’t even know we’re doing it. That is called implicit bias (also called unconscious bias). Implicit biases are the unconscious beliefs we hold about various social and identity groups. They are engrained in […]
Responding to Social Isolation and Loneliness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Kristin Litzelman, PhD; Assistant Professor & Extension State Specialist; University of Wisconsin-Madison The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the way that we interact with one another across the country and across the globe. Social distancing has been a powerful tool to help protect our families and communities, especially those with chronic health conditions or disabilities who […]