Age In America is a blog and social media campaign that uses storytelling and images to reframe negative views of aging into positive narratives that affirm the vitality, wellbeing, and contentment that often comes with being older. Created by Art Against Ageism Co-Founder Meg LaPorte, Age In America promotes stories, messages, and images that depict older adults not…
Author: Meg LaPorte
Meg LaPorte is a journalist, editor, and communications specialist with more than 22 years of experience in the field of aging services. She is co-founder of Art Against Ageism, founder of the blog, Age In America, and a consultant and freelance writer.
Let’s “Fix” Some Ageist Headlines
Join the anti-anti-aging movement by arming yourself with an editor’s pen, finding some ageist headlines, and marking them up in clever and artful ways!
Do Elder Care Providers Have An Obligation to Tackle Ageism?
The answer, in my opinion, is yes. Ageism may not be a fun subject, mostly because it is damaging to nearly everyone, no matter our age. But it is a serious issue and concern for older adults, especially those who are living in elder care communities. The good thing about it is that since we…
Let’s End Ageism, Creatively
With a mission to harness culture, creativity, and art that changes perceptions about age and aging, Art Against Ageism has launched this website and its first interactive art installation. As an alliance and media platform that seeks to utilize creativity and collaboration to raise awareness, educate, and engage communities in activating against ageism, Art Against…
Art Against Ageism 