How to Actually Embrace Aging w/ Christina Peoples

There’s a lot of fear and stigma around getting old, even though it’s something most of us will experience. From the endless anti-wrinkle products to the fear of dementia, aging is usually not embraced in our society. Today we’ll be talking with gerontologist Christina Peoples, who holds a master’s degree in gerontology. She has an online platform dedicated to providing education on aging, called Gero What. 

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• What the study of gerontology is and how it’s useful in everyday life
• Ageism, age denial, and why these things can be problematic 
• Common myths and stereotypes about aging 
• Practical ways to prepare for aging + MORE!

Resources: 

• The National Council on Aging
• The National Institute on Aging 
• Area Agency on Aging
• Dating While Gray Podcast
• Christina’s website

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