Real Life Driving Language, It Makes a Difference

Carmen Bowman returns to Shaping the Future of Aging to talk about the power of language to change thinking and practice. Think about it. How often are labels (e.g., diabetic, wanderer, feeder, difficult) used to describe a person accepting your support? How often do we apply terms like therapy or program to something that is just a normal part of life so it feels more professional? Tune in to learn more about Carmen’s experience in exploring the use of language and how it can shift life experiences for those who live and work in homes or communities or houses (not facilities). During the call, Carmen mentions editorials she has in the journal Activities, Adaptation & Aging. Carmen also mentions the white paper The Power of Language to Create Culture, which is worth reading.