Hot Topics in Healthcare: Rethink Your Age
Using her sharp wit and real-world examples, , transforms decades of research about age discrimination into a thought-provoking and often humorous conversation and provides actionable steps toward overcoming ageism within ourselves, our communities, our policies, and our culture.
Objectives:
- Recognize aging as an intersectional experience that we each experience differently.
- Learn how we can appreciate both the challenges and opportunities of aging.
About Our Speaker:
Dr. Tracey Gendron is the author of and serves as Chair for the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Gerontology and Director for the Virginia Center on Aging. She is an internationally recognized gerontologist with almost 30 years of experience as a grant-funded researcher and speaks to audiences globally about the real-world impact of age bias. Dr. Gendron has a Master’s degree in Gerontology, a Master’s degree in Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology.
What if the concept of "you're only as old as you feel" wasn't as helpful as you may have thought? In her revelatory talk, Dr. Tracey Gendron explains what feeling your age really means and how we can change the way we think about growing older.