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Aging MattersAgeism w/ Tracey Gendron, MS, PhD, Gerontologist and Chair, Dept. of Gerontology, VCU 12/10/24Conversation w/ Tracey Gendron, MS, PhD, Gerontologist and Chair, Department of Gerontology, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Author, Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It, about how aging and ageism are related, why older adults are targets of ageism, and how to reduce and eliminate it.2024-12-1057 min
The Age Guide: Perspectives on the Aging JourneyAging Unfiltered: Let's Talk About Ageism – with Dr Tracey GendronThis is our first episode in our new Series entitled: "Aging Unfiltered". Through this podcast series, we are spreading the word about ageism, and we’re kicking it off intentionally on Ageism Awareness Day, October 9th. Today, we dive into the pervasive issue of ageism—how it shapes our perceptions of aging and how it influences our lives. Join us as we talk to Dr. Tracey Gendron, and explore the ways ageism influences everyone, from children to older adults. We’ll unpack the stereotypes that hold us back and highlight inspiring movements that are redefining what it means to grow o...2024-10-0923 min
REimagineEpisode #232 Exploring Age Bias and How to End it with Dr. Tracey GendronSend us a textToday the guys sit down for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Tracey Gendron.Dr. Gendron serves as Chair for the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Gerontology, as Director for the Virginia Center on Aging and is the author of the book Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It. With over 25 years of experience as a grant- funded researcher and nationally recognized speaker, Tracey is dedicated to raising awareness and ending ageism through education. Tracey has a Master’s degree in Gerontology, a Master’s degree in Psychology, and a Ph...2024-09-1441 min
Don't Be Caged By Your AgeEP 16 Dissolving Gendered Ageist NarrativesAt 68 and hailing from Australia, our guest – Leonie-Ruth Acland – speaks passionately about the necessity of intergenerational connection, and how dissolving ageist narratives helps us embrace our roles as sages at this stage of life. Leonie-Ruth also shares the power of self-compassion in navigating the loss and self-doubt that can come with an aging body and mind. Here are a few key insights from our delicious conversation: •Self-Compassion in Aging: Leonie-Ruth highlights the significance of embracing self-compassion to manage grief, transform self-shame, and rise above physical and emotional challenges. Understanding the interconnectedness of our bo...2024-06-2057 min
Senior Living VisionariesEpisode 123: Transforming Senior Living Culture through Belonging, Purpose and CommunityIn this episode, host Jennifer Drago interviews Jill Vitale-Aussem, president and CEO of Christian Living Communities, a Colorado-based not-for-profit organization. Jill discusses the importance of cultural transformation in senior living organizations, strategic planning, financial sustainability, combating ageism, creating a positive experience, and more!You can follow Jill on her socials:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-vitale-aussem/ | https://christianlivingcommunities.org/👉Check out Jill Vitale-Aussem's book, Disrupting the Status Quo of Senior Living: A Mindshift, at https://mindshift.healthpropress.com/#about-the-book 👉See CLC’s Citizenship philosophy in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3uU6tgWoS4Other books mentioned...2024-05-0743 min
Senior Living VisionariesEpisode 123: Transforming Senior Living Culture through Belonging, Purpose and CommunityIn this episode, host Jennifer Drago interviews Jill Vitale-Aussem, president and CEO of Christian Living Communities, a Colorado-based not-for-profit organization. Jill discusses the importance of cultural transformation in senior living organizations, strategic planning, financial sustainability, combating ageism, creating a positive experience, and more!You can follow Jill on her socials:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-vitale-aussem/ | https://christianlivingcommunities.org/👉Check out Jill Vitale-Aussem's book, Disrupting the Status Quo of Senior Living: A Mindshift, at https://mindshift.healthpropress.com/#about-the-book 👉See CLC’s Citizenship philosophy in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch...2024-05-0743 min
Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined273 Dr. Tracey Gendron: Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Bias and How to End ItDr. Tracey Gendron is an internationally recognized gerontologist with almost 30 years of experience as a grant-funded researcher. She speaks to audiences globally about the real world impact of age bias. She is determined to change people’s negative views about aging. “Ageism, she says, is complicated - more nuanced than most people think it is. Anytime we discriminate against a person based on age, it is ageism. And, since we are all aging all the time, it can be a younger or older person who is being discriminated against.”Tracey serves as Chair for the Vi...2024-04-0326 min
The Roundtable with Robert BannonThe Cast of "The Outsiders" Is Here To Tell Us Why This Classic Novel & Movie Is Ready For Broadway!You have read the book. You have seen the movie. Now the classic American tale of "The Outsiders" comes to Broadway and "The Roundtable" is there to cover it all! We have the cast and creative team for you sneak peek at what to expect when this show roars into NYC this Spring!The cast is led by Brody Grant as Ponyboy Curtis, Sky Lakota-Lynch as Johnny Cade, Joshua Boone as Dallas Winston, Brent Comer as Darrel Curtis, Jason Schmidt as Sodapop Curtis, Emma Pittman as Cherry Valance, Daryl Tofa as Two-Bit Mathews, Kevin William Paul as...2024-03-0736 min
Wild + (finally fcking) Free: Real, Raw Stories of the Disruptors, Rebels + RevolutionariesSummer Series: Pro-Ageing, Befriending our Bodies and Body Liberation with Deb BenfieldDeb Benfield has helped hundreds of women heal their relationship with food, eating, and their bodies in her 35-year career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specialising in preventing and treating disordered eating. She bring her wisdom, passion, and lived experience to the intersection of pro-aging and body liberation, and her work is rooted in helping her clients shift their body relationship from their life’s project to their life’s partner, recognise internalised ageism and end it, and untangle from the diet/wellness culture mess. Deb sees Midlife as a time of Eme...2024-01-221h 19
The Assignment with Audie CornishWe’re Taking Your Assignments: Drug Shortages and AgeismHow does ageism impact all of us? What is causing the chemotherapy drug shortage? These questions come from you, our listeners, who call in week after week with ideas for our next assignment. This week Audie speaks with CNN Health reporter Jacqueline Howard and Gerontologist Dr. Tracey Gendron about the future of ongoing pharmaceutical drug shortages and the impact ageism could have on the 2024 presidential election. If you have an assignment you’d like us to look into, leave us a voicemail at 202-854-8802 and you might just hear your voice on an upcoming episo...2023-12-2125 min
Occupational Health Nursing Pulse: AAOHN PodcastAge-Related Bias and How You Can HelpAgeism can permeate nearly every aspect of our day-to-day life. Listen to learn how you, as an Occupational Health Nurse, can play a unique and vital role in minimizing ageism for your workers and in your everyday life. Host: Stephanie Weinsier, DNP, ANP-BC, COHN-S, FAAOHN Guest: Tracey Gendron, PhD, Chair and Associate Professor Department of Gerontology, Virginia Commonwealth University2023-10-1235 min
Help Wanted"How Do I Overcome Ageism? Help!"Jason and Nicole get a call on the Help Line from a woman who is looking at a stack of rejection letters that all sound a lot like thinly veiled ageism. Jason and Nicole phone-in age bias expert Dr. Tracey Gendron, and together, they provide resources to anyone who is facing age discrimination.2023-09-2632 min
Growing BolderGrowing Bolder: Tracey Gendron, Gerontologist and Author; Bill Booth, Skydiving LegendGerontologist Tracey Gendron believes everything you think you know about aging is wrong. She says the most important indicator of healthy aging is your attitude.2023-09-2451 min
Coming of Age: Meeting the needs of our aging populationAgeism unmaskedWhy do we make assumptions about people based on their age? Each person is unique, and their age doesn't tell us anything other than how long they've been on the planet.“Age doesn't tell you what they value. It doesn't tell you what their ideology is. It doesn't tell you about their abilities. Nothing.”In this episode, Donna Duncan is joined by Tracey Gendron, a gerontologist, activist, and author of Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It. Based out of the Virginia Commonwealth University in the Unit...2023-09-1935 min
Wild + (finally fcking) Free: Real, Raw Stories of the Disruptors, Rebels + RevolutionariesPro-Ageing, Befriending our Bodies and Body Liberation with Deb BenfiledDeb Benfield has helped hundreds of women heal their relationship with food, eating, and their bodies in her 35-year career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specialising in preventing and treating disordered eating.She brings her wisdom, passion, and lived experience to the intersection of pro-aging and body liberation, and her work is rooted in helping her clients shift their body relationship from their life’s project to their life’s partner.In this deep conversation, we cover:The hierarchy of bodies, and the system of oppression any “other’d” bodies live in (including anyone who is NOT...2023-08-071h 17
Abundant AgingArt Of Aging: Ok Boomer - Why Generational Labels Are Toxic with Dr. Tracey Gendron of Virginia Commonwealth UniversityHighlights from this week’s conversation include:Defining Ageism (1:44)Observations on generational labels (6:30)Overcoming ageism and generational labels (11:01)Limitations of generational labels and how they are contributing to ageism (13:33)Ageism Awareness Day (16:01)Dr. Gendron’s personal examples of abundant aging heroes (19:00)Final thoughts and conclusions (21:02)Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com.
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Abundant AgingArt of Aging: Unpacking Ageism with Dr. Tracey Gendron of Virginia Commonwealth UniversityHighlights from this week’s conversation include:Defining Ageism (1:27)The ways ageism exists (4:11)Successful aging, abundant aging, and the theory of (8:41)The theory of GeoTranscendence (15:23)Reaching our full potential as we age (16:52)Understanding internal struggles with ageism and how we can age abundantly (20:30)How aging intersects with our overall identity (24:29)Ageism Awareness Day (27:06)Connecting with Dr. Gendron (32:48)Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com.
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The Connection with Marty Moss-CoaneThe Myths of AgingAs we get older, it’s impossible to ignore changes in our body and our mind, but societal attitudes also play a big part in how we feel about aging. The way older people are dismissed, ignored, stereotyped can affect how we see ourselves, our happiness and longevity. This hour, we’ll examine the myths of getting older, our cultural ideas and how to reshape our beliefs about later life.
Gerontologist Tracey Gendron joins us. She’s the author of Ageism Unmasked and writes that aging is just a fact of life, a slow and steady process of cha...2023-06-2350 min
Good SportAfter the Glory FadesCompetitive sports give athletes structure, community and purpose. And an outlet for their passion. So what happens when, because of injury or age, they can’t play anymore? Does the competitive drive find a new home? Or get slowly extinguished? Jody talks to aging expert Tracey Gendron, Olympian, turned chef, Dawn Burrell, and soccer legend Carli Lloyd about finding grace and direction when closing a chapter. Transcripts for Good Sport are available at go.ted.com/GStranscripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-2936 minGrowing BolderGrowing Bolder: 100-Year-Old Runner Mike Fremont; Gerontologist and Author Tracey GendronMike Fremont shares how the decisions he made after a cancer diagnosis at the age of 69 enabled him to celebrate his 100th birthday with a run on the beach.2023-03-1950 min
Late Bloomer Living PodcastEP 133: Ageism Unmasked with Dr. Tracey Gendron
We are joined by Dr. Tracey Gendron, author of the book Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End it. Tracey is an associate professor, Chair of the Department of Gerontology, and Executive Director of the Virginia Center on Aging at Virginia Commonwealth University. She had an epiphany about her own attitudes towards aging that led her to write this book. Join us as we discuss how to challenge the ideas about aging that we have come to accept without question. We'll explore Tracey's definition of aging, which is "Aging is a slow and steady process of change...2023-03-0152 min
Prime Spark with Sara HartTracey Gendron on Ageism UnmaskedTracey Gendron, PhD, is an associate professor and Chair of the Department of Gerontology and the Executive Director of the Virginia Center on Aging at Virginia Commonwealth University. She is the author of the fascinating and essential new book “Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It.2022-11-3034 min
The Hanh Brown ShowTracey Gendron - Why America Thinks Your Age Is a Big DealIn America, age is a big deal. We are a youth-obsessed culture that is always looking for the next best thing. This can be seen in the way we talk about aging.We often use words like "elderly" or "senior citizen" to describe older adults, as if they are a different species.This othering creates a sense of distance between us and them, which can lead to negative attitudes and stereotypes. Ageism is a form of discrimination that is based on age. It can affect anyone, regardless of their actual age.On...2022-11-0642 min
Twisting the PlotSummer Replay - Elderhood, Part II with Tracey Gendron, PhDWe couldn’t get enough. We wanted to learn more about elderhood from our podcast guest Dr. Tracey Gendron, so we asked her back for part II. Dr. Gendron, author of Ageism Unmasked and Chair of the Gerontology Department at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond is back this week to take a deep dive into two relevant social constructs: caregiving and retirement. We talk about the history of caregiving, giving and getting it, and discuss how to give care more value and importance. We tackle the concept of retirement. Is it a sta...2022-09-0627 minTwisting the PlotSummer Replay - Ageism Unmasked, a conversation with Tracey Gendron, PhDHere’s a twist for you. We are getting tired of promoting “successful aging” and no longer want to buy into the social construct that defines aging and being old as a problem to avoid. We don’t know about you, but we are getting old… and loving it. But not because we are staying young, or not facing losses. We love it not despite of the challenges, but because of them. We love it because we are growing and changing. We love it because there is an opportunity to create yet another purposeful stage of life. 2022-08-2356 minGrowing BolderGrowing Bolder: Gerontologist and Author Tracey Gendron; 100 Year-Old Runner Mike Fremont; Skydiving Legend Bill BoothTracey Gendron is a nationally recognized gerontologist who believes everything you think you know about aging is wrong! She says the most important indicator as to whether your future will be one of opportunity or one of loss is your attitude. She explains the changes you can make in your outlook on life that will result in your best chance at good health and happiness in the coming years.Mike Fremont was told he had three months to live. Doctors said his colon cancer was untreatable. That was 30 years ago. This year Fremont...2022-07-1700 min
Zestful AgingTracey Gendron -- Rethinking Our “Harmless” Jokes About Getting OlderHave you ever made a little joke about being old? Something seemingly harmless: Something like “I’m too old to wear that”, “I’m over the hill?” One of my tennis buddies says “I’m too old to get that shot.” Our guest today is a gerontology researcher who investigates the real cost (emotional, physical, societal) of our widespread, unchecked discrimination of being old–of course the irony is that the discrimination is about us, or our future selves. Where does this ageism come from? Who benefits? Why is it so important to dismantle? Dr. Tracey Gendron is the author of the new book “Age...2022-06-2538 minTwisting the PlotElderhood, Part II with Tracey Gendron, PhDWe couldn’t get enough. We wanted to learn more about elderhood from our podcast guest Dr. Tracey Gendron, so we asked her back for part II. Dr. Gendron, author of Ageism Unmasked and Chair of the Gerontology Department at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond is back this week to take a deep dive into two relevant social constructs: caregiving and retirement. We talk about the history of caregiving, giving and getting it, and discuss how to give care more value and importance. We tackle the concept of retirement. Is it a sta...2022-06-1427 min
Glowing OlderEpisode 10:2 Dr. Tracey Gendron Talks about Systemic Ageism and How to End ItDr. Tracey Gendron is the author of Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End it. She shares her insights from 25 years of experience as a gerontologist, serving as Chair for the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Gerontology and Executive Director of the Virginia Center on Aging.
About Dr. Gendron
Dr. Tracey Gendron has a Master’s degree in Gerontology, a Master’s degree in Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology. In addition to her book Ageism Unmasked, she has authored and co-authored over 30 scholarly manuscripts and seven book chapters on ageism and...2022-06-0525 minTwisting the PlotAgeism Unmasked, a conversation with Tracey Gendron, PhDHere’s a twist for you. We are getting tired of promoting “successful aging” and no longer want to buy into the social construct that defines aging and being old as a problem to avoid. We don’t know about you, but we are getting old… and loving it. But not because we are staying young, or not facing losses. We love it not despite of the challenges, but because of them. We love it because we are growing and changing. We love it because there is an opportunity to create yet another purposeful stage of life. 2022-05-3156 minAging MattersAgeism w/ Tracey Gendron, PhD, Gerontologist and Chair, Dept of Gerontology, VCU 3/15/22Conversation w/ Tracey Gendron, Ph.D., Gerontologist, Chair, Dept. of Gerontology, Virginia Commonwealth University, and author of “Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It,” about how aging and ageism are related, examples of age stereotypes, and ways to reduce ageism2022-03-1654 min
Let Free Audiobook Transport You to New WorldsAgeism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It Audiobook by Tracey GendronListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 545486
Title: Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It
Author: Tracey Gendron
Narrator: Lisa Cordileone
Format: Unabridged
Length: 06:43:17
Language: English
Release date: 03-01-22
Publisher: Steerforth Press
Genres: Non-Fiction, Health & Wellness, Marriage & Family, Social Science
Summary:
What if everything you thought you knew about aging was wrong?
This bold account of the history and present-day realities of ageism by a nationally recognized gerontologist and speaker uncovers ageism's roots, impact, and how each of us can create a new reality of elderhood.
Ageism Unmasked shifts the lens, e...2022-03-026h 43
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Title: Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It
Author: Tracey Gendron
Narrator: Lisa Cordileone
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 43 minutes
Release date: March 1, 2022
Genres: Relationships & Intimacy
Publisher's Summary:
What if everything you thought you knew about aging was wrong? This bold account of the history and present-day realities of ageism by a nationally recognized gerontologist and speaker uncovers ageism's roots, impact, and how each of us can create a new reality of elderhood. Ageism Unmasked shifts the lens, enabling us to see that we tolerate, and sometimes a...2022-03-016h 43
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,Dr. Tracey Gendron: Ageism Unmasked: Ending Age Bias Too old at 72? Careful. Ageism is out. We'll have the law on you! (Melvyn Bragg) Hubris? I avoid 'isms' but I open this conversation with an anecdote of the first overt instance of ageism that I personally encountered, just before recording this podcast. Today's guest explores the structural ways we tolerate and promote behaviors toward people based solely on their age and how cultural norms and prejudices unconsciously shape our treatment of others and expectations about our own aging. We talk about what ageism, ableism and successful aging means and how these concepts aff...2021-12-2733 min
Rio Bravo qWeekEpisode 56 - Elderly FallsIntroduction about Wegovy as a new treatment for obesity. Dr Amodio discusses fall prevention in older adults. News: Semaglutide for the treatment of obesityBy Hector Arreaza, MD, and Daniela Amodio, MD. About 70% of Americans suffer from overweight or obesity. It has been 7 years since a medication was approved by FDA for chronic weight management. As a reminder, Saxenda® (liraglutide, daily SQ injection) was approved in 2014 for the treatment of obesity in adults (7 years ago), and remarkably, in December 2020, Saxenda® was also approved for the treatment of obesity in children older than 12 years...2021-06-1822 min
30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalThe language of ageism, and how we use it against ourselvesThere has been a lot of recent attention on gender pay equity, the re-emergence of racism in western societies, and how youth mental health has been an increasing concern in recent years. However, the way we talk about older people, and indeed, how older people view and talk about themselves is also revealing of deeper attitudes and biases.Join me as I talk with Assoc Prof Dr Tracey Gendron, based in the Department of Gerontology in the School of Allied Health Professions at Virginia Commonwealth University, USA.--- Send in a voice message: https...2018-11-1928 min30,000 Days Podcast by Sarb JohalThe language of ageism, and how we use it against ourselvesThere has been a lot of recent attention on gender pay equity, the re-emergence of racism in western societies, and how youth mental health has been an increasing concern in recent years. However, the way we talk about older people, and indeed, how older people view and talk about themselves is also revealing of deeper attitudes and biases.Join me as I talk with Assoc Prof Dr Tracey Gendron, based in the Department of Gerontology in the School of Allied Health Professions at Virginia Commonwealth University, USA.--- Send in a voice message: https...2018-11-1928 min