Lynn Peters Adler
Society has made great strides against racism and sexism, but there’s one -ism people still don’t want to talk about — ageism. One woman has made it her life’s mission to change that.
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Dr. Robert Butler
The man who coined the phrase “ageism” has died at the age of 83 of leukemia. Just days before his death, he revealed to us his 8 tips for living a long life, and the exciting news is YOU have the power to age well.
Dr. Robert Butler
Back in the 1960s, while people were still speaking out against racism and women were fighting for their rights, Dr. Robert Butler was fighting for a group people didn’t really pay much attention to: the elderly.
Liz Lerman
Through explosive dancing, personal stories, humor, and a company of performers whose ages span six decades, Liz Lerman’s productions stretch the expressive range of contemporary dance.
Susan Swartz
Susan Swartz is an author, journalist and feminist who is proving that life after 50 is juicy.
Sara Davidson
Renowned journalist Sara Davidson says her life began to unravel when she faced what she calls “The Narrows,” a transition we all go through when we reach a certain age.
Naomi Judd
Country music superstar Naomi Judd turns her sharp mind on something more personal — ageism.
Erdman Palmore
Duke University’s Erdman Palmore calls ageism the third great “ism” plaguing this country. Find out how he’s fighting for equal rights for seniors.
Abigail Trafford
Washington Post writer Abigail Trafford is a leader in the movement to fight ageism.