Addressing Ageism & Age Discrimination with Steven Petrow

In Steven Petrow's new book, Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old, Steven addresses ageism and age discrimination with a dose of humor and civility. This is a peek into the episode, where Steven and I discuss:

- Steven’s journey with aging
- The important role of intergenerational relationships
- The courage to discuss mental health concerns like depression and suicide
- Finding balance and resilience
- End of life love letters
- How to respond when someone makes an ageist “gaffe”

ABOUT DR. REGINA KOEPP & THE CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING: The Psychology of Aging Podcast & YouTube Channel is your go-to resource for mental health and aging. I'm your host, Dr. Regina Koepp. I'm a clinical geropsychologist and founder of the Center for Mental Health and Aging. Each week I share expert insights surrounding mental health and aging, dementia, caregiving, and end of life.

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