Reframing Aging: Practical, Evidence Based Tools to Change the Conversation
What comes to mind when you hear the word aging? For many of us, the answer is shaped by decades of messaging that focuses on decline, dependency, and loss. These narrow narratives do not just influence how we think about older adults. They shape policies, programs, and even health outcomes across the lifespan. Fortunately, research […]
How to Communicate About Aging
If you were asked to describe what makes you see someone as young or old, you probably have some clear ideas in your mind. Younger people are often viewed as rash and inexperienced, while older people are viewed as incompetent and in need of help. The judgements that we make about people because of their […]