Laughing and Aging

The secret to aging well is laughing about it, says author and humorist Dr. Natasha Josefowitz. Backed by an arsenal of statistics and research findings, Josefowitz makes several points that relate to resident-centered care.
While this presentation by Dr. Josefowitz may include a couple of corny lines, the message is an interesting one. Her strategies may [...]

The Fight Against Ageism

It’s time to stand up and say that stereotypes and ageism in our society is unacceptable, says Dr. Joaquin Anguera, professor at San Diego State University’s Department of Gerentology. Anguera argues that American society made great strides in combating racism, sexism, and homophobia – but that when it comes to ageism, crude jokes are still [...]

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