Join the Center for Gerontology in celebrating Ageism Awareness Day with an eye-opening online presentation by Dr. Tracey Gendron. Author of the acclaimed book, Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It, Tracey will distill decades of research about aging and age discrimination into a thought-provoking and sometimes humorous conversation.

Dr. Gendron will reveal the commonly accepted myths and misconceptions people of all ages face. With sharp wit and real-world examples, she will offer practical steps to help us challenge ageism in ourselves, our communities, our policies, and our culture. You'll emerge from this enriching hour with Tracey with fresh insights.

HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT BY REGISTERING TODAY!

• Discover how aging is an intersectional experience that we each experience differently.
• Understand and appreciate the challenges and opportunities of aging.
• Learn to reset expectations for older age by recognizing elderhood as a time of renewed meaning and purpose.
• Be able to define ageism and ableism, and identify how they impact you personally and professionally.
• Describe how ageism negatively impacts health, longevity and happiness

Tracey Gendron, PhD

Dr. Tracey Gendron is the author of Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It and serves as Chair for the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Gerontology and Director for the Virginia Center on Aging.

She is an internationally recognized gerontologist with over 30 years of experience as a grant-funded researcher. She speaks to audiences globally about the real-world impact of age bias.

Tracey has a Master’s degree in Gerontology, a Master’s degree in Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology.

Get a head start! Learn about ageism and how to end it by ordering Tracey's book!

"A unique, profound, well-written and well-explained exploration of ageism...Not reading this book would perhaps be your biggest mistake of the year"



-Professor Nic Palmarini

Director of the the National

Innovation Centre for Aging