1. Aging and Ageism
 Gina Bower
NCALL

2. Introduce Self
Name
Name of organization (if you work for an organization)
Your age
One thing you feel about being this age

3. Discussion Questions How it felt to reveal your age?
Did anyone chose not to reveal your age? Are you willing to share why?
Did you notice any reaction for yourself or others to this exercise?

4. Key Messages
Societal messages about aging and being old are pervasive and generally negative.
Be aware of these potential biases when working with older adults.