Changing the Narrative, a leading anti-ageism initiative

Our goal? To #EndAgeism. What would a world without #ageism look like? Here's what a group of people from across the US and beyond envisioned. Feel free use the graphic in your own materials. DOWNLOAD here: https://lnkd.in/gBfqSWRy #AWorld4AllAges #EndingAgeismTogether #ReframingAging

Lots to dig into with this new report, but what do you think about this part: "Notably, a much greater share of older adults are self-employed than younger workers. The percentage of self-employed adults 65 and older (24.2%) is nearly triple the share of self-employed workers 25 to 39 (8.1%) and more than double that of workers 40 to 54 (11.7%)." Other research supports the idea that older adults are successful entrepreneurs (https://lnkd.in/dKbC-W8t) and it makes intuitive sense that older adults are ready to start businesses after years of experience. However, this could also be a necessary artifact of age discrimination and inability to get hired. #older #workforce #entrepreneurs #ageism https://lnkd.in/gakjt5zN

"Older adults are less likely to share their #LGBTQ+ identities with care providers than younger generations, and their silence can compromise physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being. But in a growing number of places like the Chicago residential center H.O.M.E, people such as retired social worker Brian Dennis can feel peace and belonging thanks to staff who learn to understand their diverse challenges and create inclusive, welcoming environments." #ageism #solutions #intersectionality https://lnkd.in/e3wqji3W

#MondayMotivation Let's start using and calling for realistic imagery of older adults - and include them when we represent #workplaces. "The images out there reflect and reinforce perceptions of older adults," Janine Vanderburg said. "The stale and overused imagery only reinforces negative stereotypes - like the wrinkled hand syndrome of a worried, lonely older adult looking out a window, hoping someone will come visit them. Or an older adult looking puzzled by technology. Imagery matters." Excited to hear about new solutions in the article from places like https://lnkd.in/dtt8PrB. Thanks to Jessica Hall for continued reporting on #ageism! #stockphoto #photography https://lnkd.in/gY_-zzdc

Enough of the Us vs. Them.... TEAR DOWN This [Generational] Chart! ™️ That's the title of the talk I'll be giving on Tuesday for the Age Equity Alliance's 2024 Global Fall Forum, covering all things related to #AGE and #WORKFORCE. I'm delighted to be on the virtual stage on Tuesday October 15 with this stellar cast of characters: Bobby Duffy Lin Shi Andrew Davis Mona Mourshed Ashton Applewhite Ed (Eddie) Prentiss And there are two more days of awesome content for those of you who want to better understand the current thinking of how to leverage the current #multigenerational workplace and profit from experience! Use this code when you register at the link to get the special pricing of $139: AlwaysEarly https://lnkd.in/guHH7zdB #Intergenerational #WorkforceDevelopment #TalentPipeline #CoGenerate

Keeping some #AgeismAwarenessDay energy going. Check this new campaign from Skills Development Group What do you think? #agefriendly #workforce https://lnkd.in/gR_vjfVq

#AgeismAwarenessDay is just the start. Keep it going with these ideas for reading and sharing. How about an ageism awareness #bookclub? What books or writers would have made an impact on you and how you feel about aging? https://lnkd.in/gwd8KyA2

It's #AgeismAwarenessDay. Let's use this as a start to working on ending ageism every day. Use today to share your support and to commit to reaching more people with this message. We need to #TalkAboutAgeism so that we can #endageismtogether. Find ideas: https://lnkd.in/g5_har3h 

Celebrate #AgeismAwarenessDay tomorrow by joining Changing the Narrative co-founder Janine Vanderburg for her presentation for the American Society on Aging: Ending Ageism Together. This is not your average educational webinar. Janine will be sharing not just what ageism is and why we care but, most importantly, what we can do about it together! #TalkAboutAgeism #endageismtogether https://lnkd.in/etbxKvu3 

Calling all aging advocates! Ageism Awareness Day 2024 is October 9. As you know, ageism is harmful and prevalent. But we're making a difference together, just like we did in 2023 with video calls-to-action on "What Would a World Without Ageism" could look like. Those videos are available on our YouTube channel, and we can make good use of them again on Ageism Awareness Day. It's a chance to let the world know that we continue to be a growing force for an age-inclusive world. Post your video on October 9 and tag #AgeismAwarenessDay with your call to action to end ageism. https://lnkd.in/g-wsqbkx Ashton Applewhite Barbara Brooks Barbara Meltzer Beth Long-Higgins Betsey Werley Bibian Reyes, MSW Claudia Ferrera Chandra Matthews Christina Peoples, MS Debra Albert Diana Miller Diana Place Don Akchin Gary A. Officer Guadalupe Hirt Helen Dennis Helen Hirsh Spence Gilliane Lee Jan Golden Jeanette Leardi Jeff Weiss Jennifer Lagemann Jess Maurer Jessica Hall Jim Vander Bosch Joie Glenn Jordan Evans Joseph Seldner Judith Graham Leanne Clark-Shirley, Ph.D., FGSA Lindsay Goldman Lynette Jones Margaret McDonald Mariann Aalda Mary Lou Ciolfi Meg LaPorte Michael Adams Nancy Peckenham Nancy A Shenker Norman Reiss Paul Irving Paul Kleyman Rachel Bennett Rachel B. Cohen, MSW, MUP Ramona Schindelheim Rani Snyder Raymond A. Jetson Rebecca Morgan Dr. Rose Joudi Sara B. Hart, PhD Hart Sheila Callaham Sky Bergman Therese Ellery Tracey Gendron