The American Society on Aging is hosting a live workshop that will explore the harmful effects of ageism on health, the intersectionality of ageism in healthcare, and actionable areas of age advocacy and empowerment. The workshop is free to ASA members.
On Aging Institute Faculty:
Kris Geerken, MHA, focuses on raising awareness about the impacts of ageism. For the past five years, she has worked with Changing the Narrative to develop its Age-Friendly Healthcare program and produced the educational film “Antidotes for Ageism.” She also developed a toolkit for intergenerational conversations on ageism. Kris is an adjunct instructor with Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Department of Health Professions, where she teaches a course on ageism and ableism. Her previous experience working in hospice care reinforced her belief in treating all individuals with dignity, compassion and respect.