Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). The 2023 theme is Aging Unbound, which offers an opportunity to explore diverse aging experiences and discuss how communities can combat stereotypes that lead to ageism.
As we explore the concept of ageism for Older Americans Month, it’s important to remember that ageism is any thoughts or behaviors we have toward someone based on their age, whether they are older or younger. It also impacts how we perceive ourselves, individually, in regard to our own aging.
In the “Recognizing Ageism to Be More Inclusive” LinkedIn Learning course, Dr. Tracey Gendron talks about this broader definition of ageism and how to recognize these thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes. Dr. Gendron also covers the impact of ageism on our health, ageism in relation to intersectional identities, and workplace myths and realities regarding aging. Finally, she provides us with strategies for being age inclusive at work, starting with ourselves.
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