ToolsFun and functional ways to uncover and dismantle ageismNEW!100th Day of School ResourcesA comprehensive toolkit by & for educators, with lesson plans & more, for PreK-Grade 2Polyester Pants & Orthopedic ShoesSeveral in-class exercises by Erin Gentry Lamb to introduce age studies to traditional-aged undergraduatesThe Older Person's Self-Advocacy HandbookHow olders can get involved in protecting & promoting their human rightsAge Queer WorkshopA short guide to rejecting the young/old binary—individually & collectively—designed to inspire new approaches to agingEnglish translation of Ageisme en un Clin D’Oeil—24 drawings that depict ageist scenarios in daily life, from health to humorThe American Society on Aging's toolkit for getting involved & spreading the word in your community & beyondThis 2-part kit explains how literature can adversely affect attitudes towards aging & how to analyze materials for ageist contentAge and Ability Inclusion Toolkit for Senior LivingA toolkit to help senior living organizations & staff members assess their communities, raise awareness of ageism + ableism & promote inclusion for allAgeism without withinA poem by writer & artist Rachel McAlpineA guide to starting a consciousness-raising group around the intersection of ageism & racismA guide to starting a consciousness-raising group around the intersection of ageism & sexismAGING IS LIVING graphicHey, you! Get on my lawn! AGING IS LIVING artwork in high resAnother Day Older Conversation GuideA detailed guide to hosting 4 conversations about how society frames aging & how those messages affect our relationships & well-beingTips for programs led by adults to enable younger people to participate meaningfully + effectivelyHow to and rebut three common + pernicious myths about older people from the largest advocacy association for older Canadians Tools For Building JusticeA comprehensive unit on ageism, resistance & alliance for college studentsCaregiving Coverage Style GuideAn alphabetical list of caregiving-related terms, with an emphasis on avoiding ageism & ageist language. Includes link to more in-depth resources.Come To Terms with AgeingThese video games feature older protagonists or people confronting the passage of time.¿Cómo comunicar sobre las personas mayores?This snappy infographic from the Spanish Red Cross has 12 suggestions for how to communicate about aging & older people; in SpanishInspired by the first women’s rights convention, Margaret Morganroth Gullette’s 2-page summary of “grievances” against older people. In English. Inspired by the first women’s rights convention, Margaret Morganroth Gullette’s 2-page summary of “grievances” against older people. In German.Developing a Research Agenda to Combat AgeismA research agenda from the American Society on Aging to address the role of ageism in the workforce, healthcare & way aging itself is framedTout ce dont vous avez besoin pour organiser votre propre atelier d'une heureDimensions of Age Bias in the Visual Arts Workplace and BeyondArt historian + curator Jennifer Riddell’s presentation on the nature & effects of ageism on arts institutions. Notes available in presenter mode. ESCRIBIR SIN EDADISMO, ESCRIBIR CON GEROACTIVISMOSuggestions from GeroActivismo about how to avoid stereotypes when depicting or talking about older people; in SpanishEveryday Ageism & HealthA national survey of who encounters ageism & its affects on our health, laid out in four snappy pagesUse this guide + toolkit to find out how to identify, expose & tackle systemic ageism individually & collectivelyA 20-minute "crash course" in shifting workplace culture + reimagining hiring practices in order to attract & include older workersGaining Momentum Communications ToolkitHow to apply pro-aging framing to your messagingFraming Strategies to Advance Aging & Address Ageism as Policy IssuesA brief for changing public thinking about aging in AmericaFraming age cheat sheetOne-pager with six "top tips" for communicating about aging, including practical before-and-after examples & how to structure a persuasive storyWHO Global Campaign to Combat Ageism ToolkitEverything you need to educate yourself & others about ageism, discuss it in your community, organize events to raise awareness & spread the wordGrowing Up & Growing Older: Books for Young ReadersA gerontologist's collection of anti-ageist children's books & papersConsciousness RaisingA three-page guide for older people to get together & tackle ageismRole-Play WorkshopsThree guided role-play scenarios that explore how it feels to experience & challenge ageismHow Ageism Really Affects WomenAn arresting graphic from Refinery29 + AARP shows the staggering effect of ageism on womenTips from young professionals who work with olders to inspire communication, respect & understanding across age gapsEntertaining & educational alternatives to “dressing like an old person”A guide to language & imagery that counters ageism & describes the way we age nowComprehensive e-book detailing the what & how of a Portuguese ageism prevention program for children & adolescentsInitiating a conversation about ageismThis guide is designed to help everyone start a conversation about ageism—whether at home, at work, in the classroom, or in the policy-making spaceOur guide to starting a consciousness-raising group around age bias, now available in ItalianInspired by the first women’s rights convention, Margaret Morganroth Gullette’s 2-page summary of “grievances” against older people. In Spanish. Community Dialogue GuideSuggestions & prompts to get your community talking about ageismRaising AwarenessA short slide share presentation by Kirsten Jacobs for people who work in aging servicesA short guide to teaching children about ageism by Susan V. Bosak of the Legacy ProjectEverything you need to host your own one hour workshop24 drawings depict ageist scenarios in various domains—both public & private, from health to humor. In FrenchAge Scotland's guide to unbiased reporting on older people & later lifeThis 30-minute play uses dialogue to introduce key concepts about structural and internalized ageismDetailed instructions for organizing & facilitating intergenerational conversations about ageismPoetry by Kay AugustineChallenging a patronizing Facebook meme and refuting Sir Richard Steele's view that “That man never grows old who keeps a child in his heart”Positive Aging Birthday CardsDesigned by Elena Comincioli, who recognizes birthday cards are often a vehicle for the most vicious type of ageismNEW!Infographic that describes the nature, extent & impact of ageism in healthcare from Regis College's Doctor of Nursing PracticeAttitude TestPart of an international research project housed at Harvard University, this quiz measures unconscious age biasNEW!Short documentaries + guided discussions give organizations ways to discuss ageism with members + stakeholders. In FrenchThis 1.5-hour or half-day workshop explains how ageism & ableism work, how they differ & where they overlap + why it matters- DIY scripts & slides availableStop Tokenizing Youth25 suggestions of ways to give younger people voice & agency in your workshops & communityWondering whether something you’re planning to say or do might be ageist? This very simple flowchart is just the thing.Tackling Ageism After COVID-19A workshop for age advocates about how to advance a global anti-ageism movement Tea & Talk Workshop Guide Age & Discrimination4-page guide to discussing ageism, its connection to elder abuse & how to speak out against itGuidelines from Shutterstock + the American Society of Aging that explain how & why to depict aging & older people in all their diversityBrowse this collection of subtle, derogatory comments about age (+ race & other identities) to understand their impactDeveloped for online groups by social worker Lisa A. Kendall & Professor Elizabeth Bergman of the Ithaca College Gerontology InstituteTIPS & IDEAS: Selecting non-ageist images of older AustraliansLooking for images that accurately represent older people? Here’s a tip sheet.Inspired by the first women’s rights convention, Margaret Morganroth Gullette’s 2-page summary of “grievances” against older people. In French. The US federal government's definitions of age discrimination & associated statisticsTodo lo que necesita para organizar su propio taller de una horaA one-page infographic that describes how to identify & address discrimination in the workplaceWho Me, Ageist?Consciousness-raising groups catalyzed the women's movement. Start one around age bias. Written by Ashton Applewhite.The WHO's short guide to improving communication by avoiding ageist messages + imagesWonder whether something you've seen or heard—or done—is ageist? Submit it to this funny Q&A blog written by Ashton ApplewhiteUna Guía para iniciar grupos de convientización en la intersección del edadismo y racismo
