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🌟 Changing Perspectives on Aging with Jeanette Leardi 🌟

In our latest episode of the "Don't Be Caged By Your Age Podcast," we had the pleasure of hosting Jeanette Leardi, a champion for positive aging and author of "Aging Sideways." Jeanette brought invaluable insights about combating ageism and leveraging the wisdom of older adults in the workforce.

Here are three key takeaways from our conversation:

🔹 Debunking Myths and Stereotypes: Jeanette addresses the misconception that Baby Boomers will deplete social resources, such as Social Security and Medicare, by highlighting the "fallacy of the lump of labor." Instead, she calls for viewing older adults as a "silver reservoir" of talent and productivity.

🔹 Intergenerational Synergy in the Workplace: Scientific studies show that intergenerational work teams—those that combine the innovation of young minds with the experience and quality control of older ones—are the most productive. Jeanette emphasizes the value that older employees bring through their extensive experience and refined problem-solving abilities.

🔹 Combatting Ageism Through Reframing: Jeanette introduces powerful strategies to combat ageism, such as redefining terms like "senior" to represent positions of respect and achievement. She also encourages rethinking the "over the hill" analogy and seeing older adults as experienced climbers with more hills to conquer.

Listen to the full episode to explore how we can all contribute to a more inclusive and respectful view of aging. Don't miss out on Jeanette's book, "Aging Sideways," for a deeper dive into changing perceptions of aging.

Let's work together to unlock the potential of every generation! 🌟

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