How could I celebrate the 100th Day of School?!

Entertaining & educational alternatives to “dressing like an old person”

Dispatches from health advocate Christina Peoples about why she's passionate about gerontology

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Dispatches from Health Advocate Christina Peoples about why she's passionate about gerontology

Gero-What?!

Do you like cooking? Or traveling, or pickleball, or crafting?  Support this campaign by emailing a short video (portrait orientation) to movement coach David Wilson — davwils [at] rogers.com— with permission to contact you if he needs more info. He features them on Instagram, along with a few simple movements to build strength, mobility and skill related to that activity.

A photo of David Wilson, the content creator of Old School Moves on Instagram.

An Instagram-based campaign to raise awareness of the importance of movement as we grow older— & help us keep doing the things we enjoy doing

Move for Tomorrow

Over time, we’ve seen various marginalized groups gain more freedom over time, but one marginalized group that is almost never discussed as marginalized is children. In this episode, James and Taylor share examples of where ageism is directed against children, and how we can try to be less ageist in our own interactions. They also talk about how we can empower our children to be confident and self-reliant even in a world that tells them that they shouldn’t be.

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Clear explanations of what ageism against kids looks like, from parents who support self-directed learning

Combating Ageism

This one-hour workshop is designed to raise awareness of what ageism is, how it appears in our lives, and what each of us can do to dismantle it. It can be done in an office over a lunch hour, at a community center or library, in schools and clubs, etc. The workshop is universal, meaning it is applicable to people of all ages and in all walks of life. Hire the Old School team to give the workshop, or use the links below to present your own.

An Old School Workshop Let's Dismantle Ageism Created by:  Mel Coppola, Ryan Backer & Kyrié Carpenter

Everything you need to host your own one hour workshop

Let's Dismantle Ageism

A collection of pro-aging children's books curated by Lindsey McDivitt

A is for Aging

A gerontologist's collection of anti-ageist children's books & papers

Growing Up & Growing Older: Books for Young Readers

A short guide to teaching children about ageism by Susan V. Bosak of the Legacy Project

Legacy Project

Comprehensive e-book detailing the what &amp; how of a Portuguese ageism prevention program for children &amp; adolescents

imAGES: intervention program to prevent ageism in children and adolescents

Comprehensive e-book detailing the what & how of a Portuguese ageism prevention program for children & adolescents

Help us build a more equitable and tolerant community.

With fun rhymes, a playful text, and simple yet colorful illustrations, Age On Together, A Children's Book on Ageism by Steph Lowrey-Willson introduces young readers and grown-ups to the idea that aging can be fun. Ageist attitudes begin in children as young as 4-years-old, so it is important to start conversations early. This book will help shape ideas of love and acceptance for all ages helping to eliminate ageism. Age On Together is the perfect book for readers of all ages dedicated to disrupting social and cultural norms. Let's normalize aging. After all, everyone ages, so let's cast aging in a vibrant light. 

Age On Together: A Children's Book on Ageism STEPH LOWREY-WILLSON

Attitudes toward age start forming when we're very young. Start the conversation early

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