What is one thing you're taking away from today? by Julia Brown

jenckmd — 2025-07-31 18:52:53 UTC

Understanding the impact of elderspeak on health outcomes for older adults!

Elder speak

nancydavisconsulting — 2025-07-31 18:53:10 UTC

mapping kindness and control was a great insight into how I talk with folks, especially older adults and younger people. I'm going to pay attention to this

bmitchell156 — 2025-07-31 18:53:28 UTC

I loved the elderspeak presentation. So many takeaways that resonate across generations/industries/communication styles!

the complexity of ageism and an emerging sense of how I might disrupt interpersonal and structural racism... in my little corner of the world.

pbfield — 2025-07-31 18:53:50 UTC

Elder speak

2025-07-31 18:54:19 UTC

The tips for how to preserve linguistic complexity when talking with folks with dementia, and the power of storytelling both in that context and in many others.

Redefining Higher Ed

2025-07-31 18:55:37 UTC

Taking this opportunity to rethink how higher ed can recognize the potential for serving a wider group of people that is less based on chronological age.

kareharding95 — 2025-07-31 18:58:51 UTC

Ageism is common in our workplaces and society, but it often goes unnoticed. By raising awareness and challenging age-based assumptions, we can help create more respectful, inclusive spaces where people of all ages feel valued and seen.

Elder Spark

2025-07-31 18:59:12 UTC

Speak with courage when confronting elder speak, even when it unsettles you. The discomfort is a signal that change is needed.

In my organization the prevalence is ageism stands out in grant funding. We are an organization that exists for the 50+ Community. We see, on average, 70% more grants available for orgs that benefit youth programming than older adult programming.

seniorcentersilverton — 2025-07-31 19:03:01 UTC

Great presentation!

2025-08-06 21:58:31 UTC

When we speak to older adults as equals, we acknowledge their knowledge, autonomy, and continued capacity to learn and contribute.