Jeanette Leardi (www.jeanetteleardi.com) is an active and effective crusader against ageist assumptions. In this interview, she provides information on a variety of topics, including:
* Why elders are not all alike - and less alike than most age groups.
* Why we have a right to be angry when treated to “elderspeak.”
* What old brains can do better than young brains.
* How to recognize ageist language and ageist beliefs.
* How expressive writing provides proven health benefits - at any age.
* The benefits of intergenerational experiences, for both the young and the old.
* Why we ought to reclaim “senior” and wear it proudly.
