As we age, we need to create new traditions and new meanings for our changing lives in order to feel fulfilled and relevant. The get-togethers of friends can be as simple as meeting to play cards, or discussing books or politics, but such gatherings are essential to us, especially in later life.
Ageism is real. Learn more about Transitioning to Your Next Stage of Life, a four-week program designed for individuals who are retired, semi-retired, experiencing age bias, or unsure of their next act, no matter what the uncertainty is.
I’m continually learning to be cautious about the terms I use when talking with others. For instance, I didn’t realize that my use of the word “generation”, or “generational” was often unhelpful or counterproductive. Why? Because it implies inherent differences that tend to “other” generations.
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.
Everyone seems to be talking about the “new normal” and what it will look like. I tend to think of what’s ahead of us as transformative; much of it good, but some, not so good. It will all depend on our perspectives and ability abilities to adjust.
Choosing the image of the vintage Underwood typewriter and searching for an appropriate font for the ‘In This Issue’ section of our newsletter brought back rich memories of sights and sounds.
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.
What is the first image that you conjure up when you think of someone who is elderly?
I began to ponder the similarities between the Feminist and Women’s Liberation movement of the 1960s and the increasing spread of today’s anti-ageism movement across the globe.
By Helen Hirsh Spence. We weren’t sure what to expect when Top Sixty decided to launch, “We Need...