Jeanette Leardi (www.jeanetteleardi.com) is an active and effective crusader against ageist assumptions. In this interview, she provides information on a variety of topics, including:
Why elders are not all alike - and less alike than most age groups.
Why we have a right to be angry when treated to “elderspeak.”
What old brains can do better than young brains.
How to recognize ageist language and ageist beliefs.
How expressive writing provides proven health benefits - at any age.
The benefits of intergenerational experiences, for both the young and the old.
Why we ought to reclaim “senior” and wear it proudly.
Destroying the Ageist Myths