Janine Vanderberg leads Changing the Narrative, a Colorado-based public interest campaign working to change how people think, talk, and act about aging and ageism. In this interview, Janine discusses:
How ageism hurts the economic security of adult in their 50s, 60s, and beyond
How ageism has a harmful effect on the healthcare and lifespans of older adults
How sometimes the greatest harm comes from ageism we internalize and use against ourselves.
The business case for intergenerational teams that include older workers
What we can do to talk back constructively to those with ageist attitudes
You can find out more about Janine and her campaign at changingthenarrativeco.org
Change the Narrative about Ageism