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In America, age is a big deal. We are a youth-obsessed culture that is always looking for the next best thing. This can be seen in the way we talk about aging.

We often use words like "elderly" or "senior citizen" to describe older adults, as if they are a different species.

This othering creates a sense of distance between us and them, which can lead to negative attitudes and stereotypes.  Ageism is a form of discrimination that is based on age.

 It can affect anyone, regardless of their actual age.

One of the most common examples is the way we treat older adults. We often assume that they are not as capable as younger people, and this can lead to them being overlooked or ignored.

Ageism can also affect caregiving, as older adults may be less likely to receive care if they are perceived as being a burden.

Generational labels are another example of ageism. They are often used to divide people into groups based on their age, which can create feelings of competition or hostility between different generations.

The term "successful aging" is also problematic, as it suggests that there is a right and wrong way to age.

Elderhood is a better way to talk about older age than retirement, as it acknowledges the many contributions that older adults make to society.

It also recognizes that aging is a natural process that should be celebrated, not feared.

Today my guest is Dr. Tracey Gendron. Dr. Tracey Gendron is a highly respected gerontologist and author who is dedicated to understanding and raising awareness of ageism.

She has written the book "Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End it."

Her research focuses on the language and expression of ageism, as well as on elderhood as a stage of development.

Dr. Gendron's personal and professional goal is to understand and disrupt the deeply embedded, normalized, and invisible ageism that exists within us all.

Learn more about Tracey:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracey-gendron/
Website: https://www.traceygendron.com/
Purchase her book "Ageism Unmasked": https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/700435/ageism-unmasked-by-tracey-gendron/

After sailing around the world together for eight years, where should a couple retire? Those years would be a mix of living together in tight quarters of a boat and stopping in exotic places around the globe. What if your option was between a small town mountain cottage and a seaside condo? Julie and Glen Bradley chose both. Their springs, summers and falls are spent in the high country Arizona town of Pinetop and their winters are spent in the seaside town of San Carlos, Mexico. Listen to Julie and Glen’s adventures on Episode 57 of Retire There with Gil & Gene! 

Julie Bradley’s two books, about the couple’s eight year sailing adventure around the world, are Escape from the Ordinary and Crossing Pirate Waters.

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Ageism is a form of discrimination and prejudice against older people. It's everywhere, from the workplace to healthcare to entertainment to education. You may not even realize you're being affected by it because it's so ingrained in our culture, but that doesn't mean we should ignore its existence.

It hurts the economy; it's unfair to you and your children. Ageism is killing humanity one person at a time.

END AGEISM! This can be done by raising awareness about ageism and educating people about how they can prevent it from happening in their own lives and society at large. We need more positive images of older adults that show them as active participants in society instead of just older people who sit around all day doing nothing but waiting for death to take them away. If everyone did their part, maybe someday, your children could live in a world where no one has to suffer through this kind of discrimination ever again.

We must all stand up and say, "I will not let my children be discriminated against because of their age."
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Timestamps:

[00:00]
Pre-Intro remarks from Ashton Applewhite

[02:19]
Walk us through your career and how you ended up focusing a lot on aging?

[04:39]
Can you remember the first time you dealt with ageism in your own life and how it made you feel?

[06:05]
Why do you think ageism is such a big problem in our society in America? What is it about this country specifically? And do you think it has something to do with a very individualistic culture?

[11:30]
How can we begin to shift our culture to one that is more respectful and of elders and value them a lot more?

[13:25]
Why do you think people justify discriminating on the basis of age, but discriminating on the basis of gender, religion, ability, sexual orientation is looked at so differently?

[19:06]
"Silver Tsunami" - I just want that word to be gone.

[22:36]
Who do you think has the responsibility to cut down on aging? Is it the younger people since they are the future of our culture, the middle-aged people to set an example for younger generations, or is it the older generations who are being discriminated against?

[32:32]
Do you have, or what do you think of some of the short and long-term solutions slash movements to help us combat aging?
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Bio:

Author and activist Ashton Applewhite is the author of "This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism" (Celadon Books, 2019). In 2016, she joined PBS site Next Avenue’s annual list of 50 Influencers in Aging as their Influencer of the Year. Ashton has been recognized by the New York Times, the New Yorker, National Public Radio, and the American Society on Aging as an expert on ageism. She blogs at This Chair Rocks, has written for Harper’s, the Guardian, and the New York Times, and is the voice of Yo, Is This Ageist? Ashton speaks widely, at venues that have ranged from universities and community centers to the TED mainstage and the United Nations. She is a leading spokesperson for a movement to mobilize against discrimination based on age.

This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism
https://thischairrocks.com/book/

TED talk: Let’s End Ageism
https://www.ted.com/talks/ashton_applewhite_let_s_end_ageism

ThisChairRocks.com
https://thischairrocks.com/

YoIsThisAgeist.com
https://yoisthisageist.com/

Erin Gray is known for her television roles as Colonel Wilma Deering in "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" and Kate Summers-Stratton in "Silver Spoons." She talks with Melissa & Jenn about what was going on behind the scenes during that time, how she became an agent for other actors with her company Heroes for Hire and why tai chi is a must in her life.

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Christi Paul is a weekday news anchor for HLN and weekend anchor for CNN's "New Day." Author of Love Isn't Supposed to Hurt, she talks to Melissa and Jenn about her abusive first marriage and how she's raising her daughters in an environment of communication and self-confidence.

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This podcast is about making the most of the collective gap year that we’re all living through right now. It's a topic that applies to anyone, of any age, but our focus is on those in midlife and older. 

So today, to kick off 2021, Debbie talks to the perfect guest, Ashton Applewhite. Ashton is an author, speaker and activist on the topic of ageism, which can be defined as discrimination on the basis of age (no matter how old or how young you are). She's  been called a pro-aging radical and the "Malcolm Gladwell of ageism." She and Debbie really get into it in this wide-ranging conversation with Ashton poking and prodding at some of Debbie's assumptions. 

The topic of ageism (or any -ism) brings up a lot of emotion. Fear is generally at the top of the list so they talk about the fear of getting old and what that means in America. They talk about the value of human lives and why older people are often seen as less valuable or even invisible. And they delve into how the pandemic has revealed the deep well of ageism, as well as racism and ableism, in our society. 

They also talk about the irony of being ageist yourself, of unconsciously accepting the notion that old is ugly. (Debbie is 69 and Ashton is 68.) Ashton reminds us that studies like the U-Curve of Happiness show older people are happier. They end the conversation with Ashton offering one thing you can do to combat ageism: become aware of when you’re using the word “old” as a negative vs. “young” as a positive. Think about that while you're listening to this provocative episode.

Mentioned in this episode or useful:

• Ashton’s website: This Chair Rocks
• Her book is newly out in paperback: This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto against Ageism by Ashton Applewhite (Celadon Books 2019)
• Ashton’s website challenging the stereotypes that segregate us by age: Yo, Is This Ageist?
• Ashton’s Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse: https://oldschool.info/
• Ashton on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/thischairrocks
• Ashton’s 2017 TED talk: Ashton Applewhite: Let's end ageism
• Reflections on the Plague Year From an Anti-Aging Activist by Ashton Applewhite (Next Avenue, March 15, 2021)
• Definition of intersectionality
• Age justice requires disability justice—and vice versa by Ashton Applewhite (Changing Aging, August 18, 2020)
• Rather than identifying as old, young or middle-aged, be an “old person in training” instead by Ashton Applewhite (TED Ideas, April 26, 2019)
• Robert Butler, the gerontologist who coined the term “ageism”
• Anne Lamott
• The World Health Organization: A global campaign to combat ageism

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Rhian Horgan is the Founder and CEO of Silvur, a fintech app dedicated to helping baby boomers navigate their next act. Her parent company Kindur was named to the 2020 Forbes Fintech 50 and has been featured in the NY Times, Forbes, Inc Magazine, CNBC, Crains, Yahoo Finance and Business Insider.  Prior to founding the company, Rhian was a Managing Director at JP Morgan Asset Management.  Born and raised in England and Ireland, Rhian lives in New York City with her husband and two young children.

Topics Discussed:

• How retirement has changed over the last 20 years, but industry has not evolved to meet those needs
• The role of technology in supporting Baby Boomers - Are they participating online and do they use tech?
• How inclusive UX can support underserved customers
• The intersection of health and wealth in America - In retirement, health is a financial issue
• Outlook under a new President

Rhian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhianhorgan/

Chris Heinz, Managing Partner, Westport One

As a Managing Partner of Westport One, Chris leads recruiting Senior Living practice. His team helps organizations identify, qualify and deliver the best leadership talent at the community, regional and executive levels nationally.

Chris is a Certified Senior Manager, the former President of the MRINetwork Charitable Foundation Advisory Board, board member for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and recipient of the 2016 Alan R. Schonberg Person of the Year.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Chris is an endurance athlete, completing 200+ running & triathlon races!

Chris's Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisheinz/
Company Website: https://www.westportone.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WestportOne

Kathryne Fassbender is a Dementia and Creative Engagement Specialist and the granddaughter of someone who lived with Vascular Dementia.

She is the creator of the Dementia Letters Project, which serves to walk with those on their dementia journey through training workshops, Life Enrichment program development and facilitation, and care partner support.

Kathryne is a native of Wisconsin but now calls the East Coast home. She is a classically trained musician, studio artist, and theatre-maker with a background in the creative arts therapies, and has spent the last 20 years serving those with dementia. She believes in cultivating a community that is wealthy in creativity, connection, hope, and joy.

• Creative Engagement as a way to become relational with those with dementia
• Proper framework of creative programming in the care setting
• Using the arts to transform the current narrative of dementia and aging
• The importance of the care partner story
• Cultivating connection through letter writing.

Kathryne's Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/klfssbndr/
Dementia Letters Project: https://dementialettersproject.com/

Dwayne J. Clark founded Aegis Living to offer breakthrough design, disruptive operational concepts and transformative living experiences that bring joy, comfort, and meaning to the lives of seniors. With more than 30 years in the senior housing arena, he is an established leader nationally known for his creativity, innovation, and independent thinking in the development and management of standard setting senior living communities. Under his leadership, Aegis has grown to more than 30 locations in the Western U.S., employs more than 3,000 staff members, and to date has served more than 60,000 residents.

In his capacity as CEO, Clark is a sought-after speaker and guest of the media, appearing regularly in print and broadcast with The New York Times, Today, Inc., Forbes, The Hollywood Reporter, and NBC. His many personal awards and recognitions include the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award from Senior Services.

Clark has a strong belief in active philanthropy, the importance of building community and creating an opportunity for others. Clark and his company Aegis Living contribute to more than 70 local and global charities, with Clark founding the following:

• The Potato Soup Foundation
• Seattle Seniors Strong
• The D1 Foundation
• The Queen Bee Café
• The March for Civility

Dwayne lives in Seattle with his wife, Terese, who shares his commitment to active philanthropy.

Dwayne's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwaynejclark/

Blair Quasnitschka is a Sports Management graduate of Springfield College who “found his calling” 5 years after college following in his father’s footsteps of nursing home administration.

He spent the first 10+ years of his career in that space operating high-volume Medicare buildings and doing regional operations work for a provider that focused on short term rehab and addiction service/mental health populations.

While continuing his efforts in working with seniors, Blair pivoted towards senior living 3 years ago when he took the Executive Director position of a Continuing Care Retirement Community – Evergreen Woods in North Branford, CT, operated by Senior Living Communities out of Charlotte, NC.

Blair also serves as the Operations Mentor for the portfolio where he helps to onboard newly hired Executive Directors and Care Service Administrators, as well as conduct ongoing support of their ED’s in operations and sales capacity.  Blair was recognized as the Company’s Executive Director of the Year in 2019.

In addition to Blair's formal professional work, he's been active with the American College of Healthcare Administrators (ACHCA) on a local CT Chapter level (served as Director, Vice President and President) and more recently as a Director of the ACHCA National Board for the past two years.

Blair is a Fellow with ACHCA, the highest individual distinction. He has served as an Examiner for American Healthcare Association’s (ACHA) Silver Award submissions.

Blairs and his wife live in Central CT along with their two sons Maddox (6) and Jagger (5), and a new puppy, Luna). Blair enjoys playing the piano (33 years) in his spare time as well as for his residents and staff, playing golf (when time permits) and he's an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan – 2019 Superbowl Champs!
 
Topics:

• Employee retention – the importance of it and the strategies we use
• Covid precautions – balancing safety precautions against keeping residents engaged and thriving
• The future of senior living
• What does “ready” look like for seniors – in terms of making a decision to move from their own home to a Community

Blair's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blair-q-17923867/

Gregory P. Gorgone, CDM, CFPP, FMP

Co-Founder
Greg is a graduate and former Chef Instructor of Johnson & Wales University with over 35 years of experience in food service and hospitality management. With a successful track record in the restaurant and hospitality industry, Greg has brought his unique insights and leadership style to the healthcare industry to deliver a more patient centered, culinary driven experience while still keeping careful focus on financial objectives and Resident/Patient Satisfaction Scores.

During the initial stages of his career, Greg quickly transitioned from Executive Chef to restaurant and hotel general management to hospitality and restaurant development. Energized by the changes in healthcare food service, Greg has been helping transform Senior Living Communities and hospitals into a more hospitality-based food service model. Greg has developed and implemented operational policy and procedures for all types and sizes of operations. In addition to his operational experience, Greg has managed concept development projects, kitchen design and grand openings for hotels, restaurants, QSRs and healthcare operations.

Greg has been a speaker and presenter at regional and national conferences for the Association of Food and Nutrition Professionals (ANFP), the Association of Healthcare Foodservice (AHF) and DMA’s “Good to Best” Conference, as well as the Alumni Association at Johnson and Wales University.

Greg’s goal is to provide hospitality driven food service environments that improve the lives of patients, residents and caregivers.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greggorgone/
Website: https://pineappleacademy.com/

Natasha Goldstein-Levitas, MA, BC-DMT 

Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist;
Aging & Dementia Care Advisor
 
Natasha is a Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist specializing in Aging and Dementia Care. She has two decades of experience working with older adults, individuals living with dementia, and their care partners, across various cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.

Natasha feels strongly that regular therapeutic engagement, the creative arts, and a welcoming, sensory-inviting setting are key components to wellness. She is committed to helping to promote healthier aging and overall quality of life for individuals with varying cognitive and physical abilities. She uses a person-centered, movement and sensory hybrid approach, to help connect and EngAge.

Natasha is a published author on topics related to her work. Her professional history includes: healthcare administration, therapeutic program development, care partner training, Dance/movement therapy (DMT) clinical supervision, aging and dementia workshops, and regular DMT and therapeutic engagement sessions.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-goldstein-levitas-82647243/
Personal Website: https://natashagoldstein.com

"** I have worked with clients virtually for nine years and continue to do so through the current crisis. I can help if your team needs support navigating the uncharted waters of this unique time. **

As the Chief Inpowerment Officer at Personal Point of Power Holistic Therapies, I work with high-performing professionals and organizations suffering with decreased performance, productivity or fulfillment due to intense stress, internal or external pressures, anxiety, or chronic pain. Inpowerment is about tapping into the power within us, whereas empowerment is bestowed upon us.

FOR EXECUTIVES
When an executive isn’t functioning at the highest level, the organization suffers. An executive experiencing overwhelming stress will not have access to creativity for innovation or problem solving.

Working individually with driven executives, I identify and mitigate negative beliefs and energy blocks, utilizing energy medicine, hypnosis, mind/body practices, and coaching.

FOR INNOVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
Employees are also under pressure to perform and produce. Employee burnout and turnover have a high cost for organizations.

I believe everyone has a spark, but stress and anxiety can snuff out that spark and leave us feeling powerless, negatively impacting the quality of our work and our relationships.

For innovative organizations, I create programs that identify the underlying causes of stress and reignite employees’ spark to make a bigger impact.

From lunch and learns to onsite wellness sessions and retreats, I work with HR or management to deliver programs that give employees tools and strategies to combat daily job stress and anxiety.

ABOUT ME
I started my career working in financial services, sprinting to an executive-level marketing role. I generated success for my organization…but something was missing for me. Realizing I had a lot to learn, I pursued my MBA at Kellogg, became an entrepreneur, and then dove into training in alternative medicine. I now blend my formal education and business know-how with mind/body healing techniques to help professionals tap their inner resources, overcome anxiety and self-doubt and create personal excellence through my company, Personal Point of Power Holistic Therapies." - Shweta Shyamani

Shweta's Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shwetashyamani/
Website: https://personalpointofpower.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShwetaShyamani

"If you're here for real-talk, stick around.

I talk about my struggle with mental health; working parent anxiety, the importance of a flexible work schedule as a wife, mother, employee and volunteer.

I interviewed for one year after I left the stay-at-home-mom life.

What compelled me to join Matchwell?

Just as I am empowered with a flexible work schedule - we are changing the industry allowing clinicians to find the same.

Organizations are in a clinical staffing crisis.

As a technology company, we support clinical recruitment efforts – helping organizations reduce the need to rely on staffing agencies and overtime by providing a steady stream of PRN staff." - Rachel Nader

Rachel's Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelnader/
Website: https://WeMatchWell.com/Senior-Living/