Episode 78: Ageism Unmasked with Dr. Tracey Gendron
March 30, 2022
What do we really know about successful aging? We often focus on what happens to our bodies as we grow older but, in reality, healthy and successful aging is about more than just physical changes.
In today’s episode, Dr. Tracey Gendron dives into the topic of aging as a biological, psychological, social and spiritual process. She serves as Chair for the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Gerontology and as Director for the Virginia Center on Aging.
With over 25 years of experience as a grant-funded researcher and as a nationally recognized speaker, Tracey is dedicated to raising awareness about ageism. In an era where society is rife with negative messages about aging, her message on ending ageism is more important than ever.
We covered:
- Ageism and generational rhetoric in the time of COVID-19
- The repercussions of negative vs. positive views on our own aging
- Rethinking retirement as a social institution instead of a life stage
- What successful aging really means (and who should define it)
- Debunking the biggest myth about how older adults adopt technology
- One key mindset shift that can help you better navigate aging
