Fighting Ageism with Guest: Ashton Applewhite

An episode of the The Ageless Traveler podcast, hosted by Adriane Berg, titled "Fighting Ageism with Guest: Ashton Applewhite" was published on July 9, 2024 and runs 44 minutes.

July 9, 2024 ·44m · The Ageless Traveler

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Summary

What is Ageism? Are you a hidden victim? How does ageism affect your travel life? In this episode, I interview Ashton Applewhite, the pioneering advocate against ageism, to discuss the multifaceted issues surrounding aging and societal perceptions of older adults. Ashton is an internationally recognized authority on ageism. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book, “This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism.” Ashton co-founded Old School, an anti-ageism clearinghouse, and h...

Episode Description

What is Ageism? Are you a hidden victim? How does ageism affect your travel life? In this episode, I interview Ashton Applewhite, the pioneering advocate against ageism, to discuss the multifaceted issues surrounding aging and societal perceptions of older adults.

Ashton is an internationally recognized authority on ageism. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book, “This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism.” Ashton co-founded Old School, an anti-ageism clearinghouse, and has been a pivotal figure in raising awareness about age-related issues for nearly two decades.

“Awareness is the first step: once you see it in yourself… you see it in the culture around you.” - Ashton Applewhite

Key Takeaways:

• Language Matters: The terms we use to describe older adults play a significant role in either perpetuating or dismantling ageist attitudes.

• Cultural Ageism: Societal fear of aging and the segregation of older individuals in specific communities contribute to pervasive ageism.

• Grassroots Change: Real change in combating ageism requires grassroots movements and collective action to shift societal norms.

• Intersection with Ableism: Much of ageism is intertwined with ableism, necessitating a broader dialogue about capacity and inclusion.

• Role of Community: Strong social networks are crucial for a satisfying life at any age, yet diversity within these networks can mitigate age segregation.

Resources:

• Ashton’s Book:This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism

• Old School Clearinghouse:OldSchool.info

• Ashton Applewhite’s TED Talk: Available on the homepage of ThisChairRocks.com

• Question and Answer Blog:Yo, Is This Ageist?

• LinkedIn:Ashton Applewhite

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