Challenging Ageism – Empowering Systems Change Through Education

Ageism impacts individuals and communities, shaping experiences and limiting opportunities. AGE+ challenges these biases and fosters an age-positive culture through leadership development and education, empowering people and organizations to create lasting change.

Leadership Exchange on Ageism

The Leadership Exchange on Ageism (LEA) is designed for decision-makers, executives, and policy experts to explore how ageism impacts organizational success. Addressing age bias isn’t just about fairness—it’s about strengthening workplaces, improving services, and driving innovation. LEA helps leaders identify systemic barriers, understand the intersection of age and equity, and develop strategies to create more inclusive policies and practices. The program fosters peer learning, encouraging participants to share insights and build solutions that benefit all generations.

LEA is all about YOUR role in interrupting ageism. For more information, contact Lori Silverman at LSilverman@ageplus.org. 

Shared Outlook on Aging

While LEA focuses on leadership development for high-level decision-makers, Shared Outlook on Aging is tailored for organizational staff, community organizers, and public health professionals. This interactive session, led by AGE+ experts, engages participants in discussions about aging, ageism, and strategies to create more inclusive and age-friendly environments. The session addresses the aging population shift, the effects of age bias, and actionable approaches to strengthen intergenerational ties. Offered in-person, virtually, or in a hybrid format, Shared Outlook on Aging equips local communities with the tools to create spaces where all generations belong. For more information, contact Julia Brown at JBrown@ageplus.org.

We invite you to nominate yourself, another person, or an organization to participate in our ageism education programming. Join AGE+ in the movement toward age-positivity and an age-inclusive Oregon.

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