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March 23, 2019 By Twig Interactive

Ageism: Turning Knowledge into Action

On-Demand Webinars: Ageism: Turning Knowledge into Action

Ageism: Turning Knowledge into Action

Cultural/Social/Attitudes and Agesim

Recorded on: 05/21/2019

Join Dr. Tracey Gendron, Gerontologist and Associate Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Gerontology, in a discussion about taking the next steps to disrupt ageism in your organization. Leaders have the responsibility to set the vision, mission and values, and create and maintain culture. Learn about how to inspire others to work toward the vision and mobilization of resources to accomplish the vision. Do you and your team have the tools to break through a lifetime of negative messages that affect how we feel about aging and older people?

Participants will learn how attitudes about aging affect job satisfaction, staff recruitment and retention within aging services organizations.

Participants will learn strategies to disrupt ageism in daily life and professional practice

Participants will learn about the benefits of promoting a culture of elderhood is your organization as a way to grow your organization.

 



		

Dr. Tracey Gendron
Gerontologist and Associate Professor
Virginia Commonwealth University

Dr. Tracey Gendron is the Interim Chair and an Associate Professor in the Department of Gerontology in the College of Health Professions at Virginia Commonwealth University. Tracey has a Master’s of Science in Gerontology, a Master’s of Science in Psychology and a PhD in Developmental Psychology. She teaches several graduate and undergraduate service-based courses including grant writing, research methods and biology of aging.

Charles de Vilmorin
CEO
Linked Senior

Charles de Vilmorin is the co-founder and CEO of Linked Senior, a resident engagement platform for senior care. He has more than 9 years of experience in the healthcare and long-term care field. He is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and Validation Method Worker.

March 23, 2019 By Twig Interactive
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