Resources
This Chair Rocks
Columns and Blogs
Applewhite is a fierce and articulate opponent of ageism. Her This Chair Rocks Blog reflects the variety of her strategies to combat ageism, including policy analysis, book reviews, essays on aspects of the pro-aging movement, …
Image NYC: Interactive Map of Aging
Websites | 2016
From the Image NYC Map website: “NYC, the Interactive Map of Aging, is an open-source map of New York City’s current and projected population age 65 and older with overlays of available resources, services, and …
Encore
Websites
From Encore: “Encore (formerly Civic Ventures) is building a movement to make it easier for millions of people to pursue encore careers ___ or second acts for the greater good. The nonprofit__s ultimate goal: to …
Old School: Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse
Websites
From Old School: “Old School is a clearinghouse of free and carefully vetted resources to educate people about ageism and help dismantle it. You’ll find blogs, books, articles, videos, speakers, and other tools (workshops, handouts, …
The Arts, Health and Seniors Project
via Arts & Health | Websites | 2012
Website provides information on the research being conducted by the University of British Columbia School of Nursing, in collaboration with the city of Vancouver’s arts and health program, to document the health impacts of regular …
Mary Catherine Bateson
Websites
Bateson’s website, referencing recent work on aging and active wisdom.
Aging, Complexities, Opportunities and Impacts on Society / 2015 Annual Meeting Conference Statement
via 2015 National Association of Medicine Annual Meeting Conference Statement | Websites | 2015
The theme of this year’s annual meeting is Aging: Complexities, Opportunities, and Impacts on Society. The keynote address will be delivered by Laura Carstensen, Fairleigh S. Dickinson Jr. Professor in Public Policy and Professor of …
The Effect of A Community-Engaged Arts Program on Older Adults’ Well-Being
via La revue canadienne du vieillissement | Research and Studies | 2014
Abstract: “This mixed-methods study evaluated the effect of a community-engaged arts program on the physical, emotional, and social well-being of seniors. Weekly workshops were offered over a three-year period at community centers where artists worked …
Interventions to Reduce Ageism Against Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
via American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) | Research and Studies | 2019
From the abstract: “Research has found a strong link between ageism, in the form of negative stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination toward older people, and risks to their physical and mental health. Little is known, however, …