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S1. Ep35. Dismantling Ageism: A Manifesto Against Society's Last Acceptable Prejudice with Ashton Applewhite, Ageism Activist & Author | Embrace Aging, Combat Prejudice, and Foster Healthy Aging" Ironing Out The Wrinkles with Ros McMaster
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S1. Ep35. Dismantling Ageism: A Manifesto Against Society's Last Acceptable Prejudice with Ashton Applewhite, Ageism Activist & Author | Embrace Aging, Combat Prejudice, and Foster Healthy Aging"
Our guest Ashton Applewhite, an internationally recognized expert on ageism, joins us to discuss how ageism is a prevalent and costly issue affecting the physical and mental health of older persons worldwide. Ashton challenges the commonly held belief that aging is something to fear and instead encourages us to embrace aging as a natural part of life. We dive into the need for effective anti-ageism strategies and the emergence of a movement to raise awareness and dismantle ageism. Ashton shares her experiences as the author of "This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism," co-founder of the Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse, and as one of the Healthy Aging 50 leaders transforming the world to be a better place to grow older.
Show Notes:
Understanding ageism and its negative impact on older persons
Debunking common ageist beliefs and attitudes
The need for effective anti-ageism strategies and the emergence of a movement to raise awareness and dismantle ageism
Ashton's experiences as the author of "This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism," co-founder of the Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse, and as one of the Healthy Aging 50 leaders
How to embrace aging and live a fulfilling life at any age
Actionable steps we can take to combat ageism in our communities and society as a whole
Keywords: ageism, anti-ageism, healthy aging, activism, prejudice, older persons, quality of life, society, stigma, discrimination, awareness, advocacy.
LINKS:Old School Anti-Ageism ClearinghouseAshton Website
Ironing Out the Wrinkles WEBSITE
Guest Line-up https://www.rosmcmaster.com/guestlineup
Meet Ros & Cate https://www.rosmcmaster.com/meetrosandcate
Ros's self-help memoir: From Shadows to Light https://www.rosmcmaster.com/fromshadowstolight
Email Ros McMaster roslynmcmaster@icloud.com
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S1. Ep35. Dismantling Ageism: A Manifesto Against Society's Last Acceptable Prejudice with Ashton Applewhite, Ageism Activist & Author | Embrace Aging, Combat Prejudice, and Foster Healthy Aging"
Our guest Ashton Applewhite, an internationally recognized expert on ageism, joins us to discuss how ageism is a prevalent and costly issue affecting the physical and mental health of older persons worldwide. Ashton challenges the commonly held belief that aging is something to fear and instead encourages us to embrace aging as a natural part of life. We dive into the need for effective anti-ageism strategies and the emergence of a movement to raise awareness and dismantle ageism. Ashton shares her experiences as the author of "This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism," co-founder of the Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse, and as one of the Healthy Aging 50 leaders transforming the world to be a better place to grow older.
Show Notes:
Understanding ageism and its negative impact on older persons
Debunking common ageist beliefs and attitudes
The need for effective anti-ageism strategies and the emergence of a movement to raise awareness and dismantle ageism
Ashton's experiences as the author of "This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism," co-founder of the Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse, and as one of the Healthy Aging 50 leaders
How to embrace aging and live a fulfilling life at any age
Actionable steps we can take to combat ageism in our communities and society as a whole
Keywords: ageism, anti-ageism, healthy aging, activism, prejudice, older persons, quality of life, society, stigma, discrimination, awareness, advocacy.
LINKS:Old School Anti-Ageism ClearinghouseAshton Website
Ironing Out the Wrinkles WEBSITE
Guest Line-up https://www.rosmcmaster.com/guestlineup
Meet Ros & Cate https://www.rosmcmaster.com/meetrosandcate
Ros's self-help memoir: From Shadows to Light https://www.rosmcmaster.com/fromshadowstolight
Email Ros McMaster roslynmcmaster@icloud.com
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ironingoutthewrinkles/message
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