Tracey Gendron to OnBoard: We all are aging
Ageism is real. And nearly everyone contributes to the negative attributes of getting older.
Maybe you have said, “I’m having a senior moment.” Or maybe you blame age for not being able to adopt new technology. Or we maybe “compliment” someone for looking good for their age. Or we may say 60 is the new 50; or 50 is the new 30.
All these are subtle signs of ageism, according to Tracey Gendron, a university professor who has written the book “Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End it.”
Gendron was the keynote speaker at a luncheon March 26 at the Gathering Spot for OnBoard, an organization that promotes greater gender and racial diversity on corporate boards as well as in executive suites.
“My ‘aha’ moment was: Wait a minute, I’m aging,” said Gendron. “We all are aging. It’s the one universal thing that connects all human beings on the planet.”
Gendron offered alternatives to attributing memory lapses to someone’s age. We can simply say: “I forgot.” Instead of saying old age, Gendron suggested using the word “elderhood” as continuing the spectrum from childhood to adulthood.
Making an attitude adjustment towards age is also good for one’s health — instead of ageism, think ableism.
“People who have positive views of their age tend to live seven years longer,” said Gendron, referring to studies on aging. “Remember that age alone does not predict ability.”
— Maria Saporta
State allocates $3 million for RiverLands Gateway Park in Cobb County
The State of Georgia has approved a $3 million grant for Trust for Public Land to begin work on the RiverLands Gateway Park in Cobb County.
Situated at the southern terminus of the Chattahoochee RiverLands Showcase site, the 12-acre RiverLands Gateway Park…
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