Confronting Ageism for Better Health and a Brighter Tomorrow

Ageism—bias based on age—is one of the most accepted forms of prejudice. It shapes how we treat others, how we see ourselves, and how we age. The belief that youth equals value harms everyone.

Ageism isn’t just unfair — it’s costly. It contributes to billions in unnecessary health care spending each year and has been linked to increased burnout among health care providers. It also leads to poorer health outcomes, higher stress, and reduced quality of life.

This workshop will help you:

• Recognize ageist attitudes

• Understand their impact on health and care systems

• Learn tools to challenge ageism in yourself and others

Change the narrative. Create better health and a brighter tomorrow for us all!

The future is old!

WBPL card not required for registration.

About the speaker:

Jenna Wickens works with CFS Counseling & Wellbeing as the MatureMinds Lead, providing advocacy, education, programs, volunteer opportunities, and community resource consultation for older adults. Jenna’s educational background is in Community Recreation from Brock University and Niagara College. Additionally, Jenna has earned the designation of a Certified Professional Consultant on Aging. For over a decade, Jenna has been a “storyteller” for those whose voices often get lost in the shuffle. Through both poetry and prose, she has advocated for the encouragement and resilience found in others. In recent years, Jenna has become a spokesperson against ageism, recognizing that a cultural shift needs to occur if we are to see “growing old” as an opportunity not a liability.