EPISODE · Aug 24, 2023 · 39 MIN
Art of Aging: Changing the Narrative to End Ageism with Kris Geerken
from Abundant Aging · host Heard Podcasts
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:The Genesis of Changing the Narrative (1:42) How Kris got started with Changing the Narrative (4:27)The Age-Positive Birthday Card Campaign (8:08)Toolkits for transformation (13:15)Ageism in Healthcare (15:18)The Visibility Project (25:11)Addressing Ageism (26:21)Kris’ Abundant Aging Role Models (31:17)Connecting with Kris and Changing the Narrative (38:19)Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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This week on the Art of Aging, host Rev. Beth Long-Higgins chats with Kris Geerken, Co-Director of Changing the Narrative, an initiative focused on ending ageism and challenging beliefs about aging. During the episode, Kris shares her journey and discusses the organization's work in addressing ageism and its negative impact. Beth and Kris also discuss the impact of the Changing the Narrative toolkits and their application in healthcare and other areas. Other topics include changing the narrative around aging, and providing resources for individuals to do so, discussion around the lack of positive examples of aging in media and society, the importance of recognizing and actively working against ageism, and more.
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