Life Kit How to reframe your beliefs about aging
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Jun 28, 2022 Becca Levy, a professor at Yale and founder of the age liberation movement, dives into how negative beliefs about aging reshape our health and longevity. She challenges ageism, offering fascinating insights from her book, Breaking the Age Code. Levy discusses the transformative power of community support, like Zimbabwe's 'friendship bench,' and debunks stereotypes surrounding older adults. With practical strategies like age belief journaling, she empowers listeners to reframe their thoughts on aging, enhancing well-being across generations.
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Aging is Multifaceted
- There's no single biological measure of aging, unlike trees.
- Cultural and personal definitions play a significant role.
Ageism's Wide Reach
- Ageism, a pervasive prejudice, affects opportunities in housing, work, and health.
- It harms individuals and is a global issue, not limited to older people.
Grandmother's Experience
- Becca Levy's grandmother experienced ageism after an accident in a store.
- The manager's words negatively impacted her psychologically and behaviorally.
