Ageism - The Longevity Thief

Explore the concept of ageism as a societal stigma and discover how aging can be viewed as an asset rather than a detriment in this thought-provoking TEDxUQ talk by Dr. Nancy A. Pachana. Delve into the research and insights of this Professor of Clinical Geropsychology and Director of the Healthy Ageing Initiative at The University of Queensland. Learn about driving safety and dementia, psychogeriatrics education, mental health policy, and other age-related topics from an international perspective. Gain a fresh outlook on the potential benefits of aging and challenge preconceived notions about growing older. This 15-minute presentation includes Auslan sign language interpretation by Paul Heuston, making it accessible to a wider audience.

Ageism: the longevity thief (with Auslan) | Nancy Pachana | TEDxUQ