Original Articles
generations today, September-October 2023
"who do they think we are?"
When marketers and advertisers ignore or target consumers in ageist ways, their bottom line isn’t the only thing that suffers.
3rd Act Magazine, FALL 2023
the caregiver's journey--- Part 3: Getting Caregiving Help
If you can’t provide care all on your own, there’s plenty of support available to you.
3rd Act Magazine, summer 2023
the caregiver's journey--- Part 2: looking after yourself
Doing the best you can for your loved one requires meeting your own needs, too.
3rd Act Magazine, spring 2023
the caregiver's journey--- Part 1: preparing for caring
One day you may need to provide care for a loved one. How ready are you to handle it?
next avenue, September 9, 2022
should age be on the ballot?
How concerned should voters be about candidates’ ages?
next avenue, July 15, 2022
Selling the idea of pro-aging advertisements
We should convince marketers to create ads that accurately reflect the character and value of older adults.
3rd Act Magazine, SUMMER 2022
welcome to elderhood
In a society that has created rituals celebrating different life stages, why not hold rites of passage honoring our later years?
next avenue, March 8, 2022
exposing the face of ageism
Gerontologist Tracey Gendron reveals why understanding the complexities of age bias is a vital first step in taking effective actions to end it
3rd Act Magazine, Spring 2022
Expressing your thoughts and feelings on paper is a powerful way to boost your health, healing, and happiness.
next avenue, January 12, 2022
How Photos Showing Older Adult Hands Reveal Cultural Bias
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Photos of old hands…are they ageist? Not necessarily, but it’s what the hands are doing that matters.
3rd Act Magazine, winter 2021
an age of vulnerability
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In a post–COVID-19 society, what must we do to reduce old-age vulnerability to illness and death? The answer may surprise you.
3rd Act Magazine, FALL 2021
learning on purpose --- the older and wiser way
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Being back in a classroom can help you reach your goals—if you take advantage of your older-brain skills.
3rd Act Magazine, WINTER 2020
HOW GOOD DO YOU FEEL ABOUT GETTING OLDER?
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Living our fullest third act means replacing age shame with age pride.
3rd Act Magazine, Summer 2019
50 Ways to Thrive in Your Third Act