Our Devastating Disregard for Eldercare Workers

Eldercare teams are wearing brave faces right now. They’re keeping their heads down and doing what needs to be done in the midst of this horrible crisis. They’re feeling the pain of seeing...

The pandemic isn’t making ageism worse. It’s exposing it—and that’s a good thing.

Media coverage of anything aging-related has long been characterized by alarmist hand-wringing, the most egregious example being the gray tsunami metaphor. Coverage of the pandemic is no exc...

The Last Spell of Ageism

Baby Boomers soared through their 60s and early 70s, shattering ageist stereotypes as they went but many have yet to realize that they still have an ageist view of old age. No wonder so many dread it....

Covid & Culture Change

The people working in nursing homes do not need blame right now. They do need supplies, encouragement, and love. The post Covid & Culture Change appeared first on ChangingAging.

Defeating the Pandemic Means Confronting Ageism and Ableism

Why is coronavirus spreading across the US? Not because a virulent virus jumped from an animal into a human. Not because of China, or selfish youngers and clueless olders. COVID is spreading because t...

Best Fidget Blankets for Seniors with Dementia

Sensory stimulation for those who are struggling with dementia can provide soothing for those who are agitated. It can calm them. Engaging in an activity throughout the day has also been shown to help...

Choosing Urgent Care Or Emergency Room — Tips For Caregivers

Medical emergencies are not uncommon for our senior loved ones who are aging in place. Family caregivers are always at the ready to help their older adults navigate the options for emergency care and ...

Nursing Homes Need Support, Not Blame

I had hoped, with the current focus on healthcare workers as heroes, that the demonizing of nursing homes would cease during the pandemic. The post Nursing Homes Need Support, Not Blame appeared first...

Nursing Homes Need Support, Not Blame

I had hoped, with the current focus on healthcare workers as heroes, that the demonizing of nursing homes would cease during the pandemic. The post Nursing Homes Need Support, Not Blame appeared first...

Age Queer

Why we need to queer age now more than ever. The post Age Queer appeared first on ChangingAging.