What's one thing you are taking away from the session today? by Julia Brown

jenckmd — 2025-07-24 18:55:07 UTC

The importance of countering ageist statements (with compassion) as a way to reverse the impacts of deeply entrenched individual and cultural stigma.

lladendorff — 2025-07-24 18:56:25 UTC

THe scenarios were impactful and let me really dive in to think in a practical way about how to disrupt ageism happening in real life.

bravery

2025-07-24 18:56:58 UTC

Sometimes it takes a spot of bravery to disrupt ageism when we see, experience it, depending on who we are interacting with.

2025-07-24 18:58:14 UTC

The person's age is just one part of who they are, not the whole story. See the person, not the number

bmitchell156 — 2025-07-24 18:58:51 UTC

Interrupting ageism starts with how we show up in conversation. When we listen fully and focus on the person, we create space for real connection and respect.

Practice!

nancydavisconsulting — 2025-07-24 18:58:53 UTC

So grateful for a chance to practice intervention and disruption in a lower stakes session. The scenarios gave us a lot to work with and my group had a rich discussion

COURAGE!

2025-07-24 18:59:40 UTC

This work takes courage...

Change my inner dialogue!

pbfield — 2025-07-24 19:00:55 UTC

Opportunity to practice noticing

nancydavisconsulting — 2025-07-25 21:27:28 UTC

Last night we watched The Savages, not knowing what it was about just missing some Philip Seymour Hoffman. If you are looking for an opportunity to practice noticing ageism this movie is for you

Reframe the Narrative

2025-08-06 21:50:17 UTC

Older adults bring wisdom, experience, and resilience. People with disabilities bring innovation, adaptability, and diverse perspectives.

Replace pity or fear with respect, curiosity, and inclusion.

Use asset-based language, e.g., “living with disability” rather than “suffering from,” or “experienced older adult” rather than “elderly.”