October 9, 2024
Ageism poses a threat to mental health and well-being, especially for older adults. Research shows that ageism can significantly impact the psychological well-being of older individuals. From depression to…
July 19, 2023
Imagine this scenario: you're sitting with your loved one reminiscing about a very special time in your life and your loved one struggles to recall an important part of…
July 11, 2023
Diving into the vast ocean of cognitive impairment in older adults can be challenging, especially when waves of denial or lack of awareness obstruct the view. As healthcare providers, we…
May 19, 2023
Ageism includes bias, stereotypes, and discrimination based on age and disproportionately impacts older adults. In this video interview, hosted by Jane Catton, CEO of AgeWell Vermont, you'll learn different…
June 26, 2020
Coronavirus: Isolate the Elderly was the sign on the freeway that I would see twice a day as I drove to and from work at a busy medical center in…
March 11, 2020
When I first started working with dementia more than a decade ago, I didn't know much about dementia. Prior to this point, I had a lot of experience working with…
February 5, 2020
Today, I want to talk about how to challenge our stereotypes about older adults. Ageism is Bias and discrimination based on age and it affects older adults more than any…
January 29, 2020
What is Ageism? Ageism is bias and discrimination based on age and it affects older adults more than any other age group. To start, I want to give you a few…
