My person experience with ageism as a writer and content provider.
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A Perfect Storm
In at least half of the states, LTC homes are shielded to varying degrees from civil liability for COVID-19 claims. As Minnesotans are waiting to see whether the state will grant legal immunity to LTC homes, in effect, extensive COVID-19 liability shields are already in place. This fact, which does not receive adequate attention in the media, is addressed in this blog post.
Read MoreSay My Name, Say My Name
I’m sure when Destiny’s Child came out with “Say My Name,” they never meant for it to be used as an example such as this post, but here we are! We all have a name and I’m sure we’d prefer it to be used, over names that don’t quite “suit” us. I’m also sure none […]The post Say My Name, Say My Name appeared first on ChangingAging.
Read MoreAge justice requires disability justice—and vice versa
A terrific special section of July 25th’s New York Times was devoted to the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act. There is no mention of age or ageism. It would be convenient to attribute that omission to the fact that most older people are not disabled (true but complicated). But you sure wouldn’t […]The post Age justice requires disability justice—and vice versa appeared first on ChangingAging.
Read MoreArtists4LongTermCare: Artists create resources for all to advocate during COVID-19 and beyond
Artists create resources for all to advocate during COVID-19 and beyondThe post Artists4LongTermCare: Artists create resources for all to advocate during COVID-19 and beyond appeared first on ChangingAging.
Read MoreOlders, Our Ticket to Prosperity After the Pandemic
Image by Petra Eriksson from @artists4longtermcare is a social action initiative that uses art and storytelling to raise awareness of the crisis facing residents and staff in long-term care facilities during the Covid-19 pandemic I continue to marvel at how very blind we, as a society, are to ageism. Doesn’t anyone else notice that when […]The post Olders, Our Ticket to Prosperity After the Pandemic appeared first on ChangingAging.
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