Topic: Self-Empowerment in the Face of Ageism
Speaker: Lori Brown, Career Advisor for Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
Location: Douglas County Libraries at Castle Rock, 100 S. Wilcox St. in Castle Rock, CO 80104 in the Philip S. Miller Event Hall A
Meeting Summary: Ageism is based on cultural myths about the process and meaning of aging. This presentation explores myth-busting research that challenges these long-held beliefs and explores our potential to change the lived experience of growing older. On Nov. 2, Lori Brown, Career Advisor with the Generations Program, explores ageist myths, and recent scientific research and provides an overview of the Generations Program at Arapahoe/Douglas Works!