Reimagine Aging – A Program to Counter Internalized Ageism
This webinar defined internalized ageism, by providing examples and explaining potential consequences of this form of ageism.
The presentation highlighted the’ Reimagine Aging‘ program developed at the Centre on Aging at the University of Manitoba to counter internalized ageism (or self-ageism) in older people.
Presenter :
Dr. Michelle Porter
Dr. Porter is the Director of the Centre on Aging at the University of Manitoba. Her current aging-related work spans ageism, age-friendly environments, and mobility and aging. Dr. Porter is a leader in the age-friendly university movement, and has been instrumental in age-friendly university initiatives at the University of Manitoba, which was Canada’s first age-friendly university.
Presentation
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Resources:
Reports
Research Papers on Ageism
Longevity increased by positive self-perceptions of aging
Reimagine Aging: A Process-Based Intervention to Decrease Internalized Ageism (tandfonline.com)
Development, feasibility, and acceptability of a process based intervention to decrease internalized ageism (tandfonline.com)
Reimaging Aging Progam Contact Info
- Centre on Aging Manitoba: https://umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/
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Campaigns
AGEISM AWARENESS CAMPAIGN by the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism:
Find materials for the social media campaign and more details about CCAA and how to join it at
https://ccaageism.ca/ageism-awareness-2024/
Ageism Videos: Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario
Let’s Talk about Ageism
You Have Rights
The Future You
https://eapon.ca/training-tools/#ageism-human-rights-videos
