Aging for All - Virginia Center on Aging

Redefining Aging: An Intersectional Approach with Glynis Boyd Hughes

In this episode of Aging For All, hosts Jen Yanez Pryor and Andrea Price welcome Glenis Boyd-Hughes, an intersectional gerontologist. Glenis shares her journey into gerontology, emphasizing the importance of understanding the social drivers of health and the impact of intersectionality on aging. The conversation explores how societal systems shape aging experiences and the need for community engagement and advocacy to create better outcomes for elders. Glenis encourages listeners to view aging as a gift and to take action in their communities to support others.