Join Top Sixty for an intergenerational discussion about the rewards and challenges of today’s 100-year life as we recognize two very important dates: (1) October 1, International Day of Older Persons, and (2) October 7, Ageism Awareness Day
While attending a professional conference recently, I had the opportunity to catch up with colleagues whom I haven’t seen in a long time. Since I only see many of these colleagues at this annual event, chatter about work, family, and health is at the forefront. At this particular conference, my ear was especially tuned in to what I call #AgeSpeak. I define it as any phrase or comment that makes a reference to a person’s age that perpetuates ageism.
Ageism is pervasive, yet socially acceptable with far-reaching negative impacts. Join an open...
What does a successful Age Liberation movement look like to you? Join the conversation to raise awareness and action about the value and potential of older adults, to acknowledge age equity as a justice issue, and to dismantle ageism across all ages.
It’s one thing to know our purpose but another to know how to turn that into what we do for a living. Jannette Anderson of Bodacity.ca has been teaching people how to create, or pivot, businesses that help them make an impact, and an income for many years.
For our April 21 “We Need to Talk session”, the Executive Director of the National Institute on Ageing (NIA), Michael Nicin, has agreed to be our special guest. The NIA is a Ryerson University think tank focused on the realities of Canada’s ageing population.
In almost every interview since founding Top Sixty Over Sixty, I am asked about its name and its intention. Moreover, I am asked about the personal reasons for creating it.