EP 133: Ageism Unmasked with Dr. Tracey Gendron

We are joined by Dr. Tracey Gendron, author of the book Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End it. Tracey is an associate professor, Chair of the Department of Gerontology, and Executive Director of the Virginia Center on Aging at Virginia Commonwealth University. She had an epiphany about her own attitudes towards aging that led her to write this book. Join us as we discuss how to challenge the ideas about aging that we have come to accept without question. We'll explore Tracey's definition of aging, which is "Aging is a slow and steady process of change that ultimately leads us to becoming our unique individual selves," and dive into why it's important to remember that we are all aging – no matter what age we are. We'll gain insight into how to create a more positive attitude towards aging and how to become more conscious of our own biases. Don't miss out on this important conversation about ageism and how to work towards ending it!