Ageism does its best to stereotype older women (and men) as invisible, unhappy, and dependent. The message is: “If you think life sucks now, just wait because the longer you live, the worse it's going to get.” Yikes!

But Ashton Applewhite, age advocate and author of “This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism,” shakes down the myths of ageism and showers listeners with the facts. You may be surprised and definitely encouraged. 

Here are some facts that may surprise you:  

• Only 2.5% of Americans 65+ live in Nursing homes
• Older people enjoy better mental health than the young or middle-aged
• Serious mental decline is not an inevitable part of Aging.

So, put in your earbuds and listen to my interview with Ashton Applewhite. 

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