Why Old People Are Cool

On-Demand Webinars: Why Old People Are Cool

Why Old People Are Cool

Life EnrichmentPolitics and Current EventsQuality of Life

Recorded on: 04/18/2023

For most people, the perception of aging is not a positive one. But the truth is that aging is not something everyone gets to do. Second Wind Dreams is an organization dedicated to changing the perception of aging. In this webinar, Gwenyth Johnson, CEO, will guide us through the general perception of aging in the U.S., the images of aging in society and how we, each of us, can change the perception of aging to saging, maturing, or developing. Join us to find out how you can explain to others in your community why Old People Are Cool!

Our focus on youth and youthful beauty, strength, and ability can make it difficult to see the positives of aging and can prevent us from offering respectful and meaningful engagement programming for residents in senior living communities. It’s important to have strategies for combating ageism in all aspects of our lives and this webinar will help you challenge misperceptions of aging and build a more inclusive society.

Participants who join this webinar will be able to:

Identify 3 misperceptions of aging.
Outline at least one method for changing their own perception of aging.
Apply at least one change of aging perception to their personal or professional life.

Gwenyth Johnson
CEO
Second Wind Dreams

Gwenyth Johnson, MS, RDN, LDN, is CEO for Second Wind Dreams. She brings more than ten years of experience with implementation of state-wide programming for older adults with the Georgia State Unit on Aging. She also has more than twenty years working with health and wellness of an aging population. This includes experience working in long term care facilities and with community service providers. Gwenyth holds bachelor’s degrees in Communications / Theater from Berea College and Dietetics / Food Administration from Eastern Kentucky University as well as a master’s degree in nutrition science from Georgia State University. Gwenyth believes that the perception and experience of aging should be intrinsically positive and has found the perfect organization to help make this happen. She works across all the programs within Second Wind Dreams to empower the staff to make this belief a reality. The idea of fun at every age is evident in all aspects of her life. As a hobby Gwenyth teaches hula hoop, belly dance, tai chi and other types of movement and “play activities” for adults.