There’s a lot of fear and stigma around getting old, even though it’s something most of us will experience. From the endless anti-wrinkle products to the fear of dementia, aging is usually not embraced in our society. Today we’ll be talking with gerontologist Christina Peoples, who holds a master’s degree in gerontology. She has an online platform dedicated to providing education on aging, called Gero What. In This Episode We’ll Cover: • What the study of gerontology is and how it’s useful in everyday life • Ageism, age denial, and why these things can be problematic • Common myths and stereotypes about aging • Practical ways to prepare for aging + MORE! 2 Ways You Can Support This Podcast: • Rate • Review For our resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast. Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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