S1. Ep35. Dismantling Ageism: A Manifesto Against Society's Last Acceptable Prejudice with Ashton Applewhite, Ageism Activist & Author | Embrace Aging, Combat Prejudice, and Foster Healthy Aging" Our guest Ashton Applewhite, an internationally recognized expert on ageism, joins us to discuss how ageism is a prevalent and costly issue affecting the physical and mental health of older persons worldwide. Ashton challenges the commonly held belief that aging is something to fear and instead encourages us to embrace aging as a natural part of life. We dive into the need for effective anti-ageism strategies and the emergence of a movement to raise awareness and dismantle ageism. Ashton shares her experiences as the author of "This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism," co-founder of the Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse, and as one of the Healthy Aging 50 leaders transforming the world to be a better place to grow older.

Show Notes:

• Understanding ageism and its negative impact on older persons
• Debunking common ageist beliefs and attitudes
• The need for effective anti-ageism strategies and the emergence of a movement to raise awareness and dismantle ageism
• Ashton's experiences as the author of "This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism," co-founder of the Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse, and as one of the Healthy Aging 50 leaders
• How to embrace aging and live a fulfilling life at any age
• Actionable steps we can take to combat ageism in our communities and society as a whole

Keywords: ageism, anti-ageism, healthy aging, activism, prejudice, older persons, quality of life, society, stigma, discrimination, awareness, advocacy.

LINKS:
Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse
Ashton Website 

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