Older people

Dia de los Muertos
What Day of the Dead tells us about the Aztec philosophy of happiness

For the Aztecs, Day of the Dead rituals helped people find balance in their personal lives and social ties. Author: Lynn Sebastian Purcell, State University of New York Cortland Growing up in the United States, I remember on Halloween my mother used to say, “Honey, this is not just a [...]

Creating Community
2nd in climate series: Why the climate movement must do more to mobilize older people

"As we confront the climate crisis together, we need all the greatness we can muster, from young and old, and all in between. Now is the time for inclusive action."   Authors:  Aled Jones, Anglia Ruskin University and Bradley Hiller, Anglia Ruskin University Date:  June 2, 2021 Some say age [...]

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Coronavirus shows how ageism is harmful to health of older adults

"The COVID-19 emergency has given us a chance to look again at the way Americans view and treat older people. ... Indeed, the World Health Organization acknowledges ageism as the last socially-accepted form of prejudice.  And this impacts the kind of care they receive and the health care outcomes they [...]

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