FB 032 Dr. Tracey Gendron: Ageism Unmasked: Ending Age Bias

Flashback Friday - Episode 32  dates from Dec 2021 but ageism is still a hot topic in 2026 "Too old at 72? Careful. Ageism is out. We'll have the law on you! (Melvyn Bragg)" Hubris? I avoid 'isms' but I open this conversation with an anecdote of the first overt instance of ageism that I personally encountered, just before recording this podcast. Today's guest explores the structural ways we tolerate and promote behaviors toward people based solely on their age and how cultural norms and prejudices unconsciously shape our treatment of others and expectations about our own aging.   We talk about what ageism, ableism and successful aging means and how these concepts affect both societal attitudes but also our own perceptions of ourselves extending into every factet of life including technology.   Learn more about Dr. Gendron's work at www.traceygendron.com Her book: Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It.   Dr. Gillian Lockitch To learn how you can decelerate your aging trajectory,  stay vibrant and vigorous, or start your own online business in wellness and anti-aging, book a call with me by email at [email protected] Order your personal copy of Growing Older Living Younger, the Science of Aging Gracefully and the Art of Retiring Comfortably at www.gillianlockitch.com