Jordan Boeder

As an academic who studies Positive Aging, I am dedicated to spreading quality findings and engaging individuals in the issues we face in the aging field.

[Jordan Boeder @JordanBoeder]

Education is key! Condensed and simplified slides from my prejudice and discrimination class.

Many examples are centered on ageism, but the major ideas apply to all forms of prejudice

https://t.co/YoNw6FE8Ba

#BlackLivesMatter

[Jordan Boeder @JordanBoeder]

Growth and change occur throughout aging. Personality traits and values have lots of variability throughout the lifespan!

All I'm saying is the sorting hat from Harry Potter needs to update its views on development.

[Jordan Boeder @JordanBoeder]

From terms like "boomer remover" to "the cure cannot cost more than the problem," we see how the aged are seen as second class citizens and their lives are a fair trade for a better economy and maintaining one's previous lifestyle. Stay inside and stay informed. #ageism #aging

[Jordan Boeder @JordanBoeder]

PSA: Call your older relatives for a chat! This pandemic is scary for most of us, but especially for those whose lives are most at risk. Many of our older loved ones are already at risk of social isolation and now it is becoming a mandate. Spread some love! #coronavirus #aging

[Jordan Boeder @JordanBoeder]

Dr. Levy has done great work on this topic for over two decades. It may seem like pseudoscience when we hear things like "think age-positive" and you will live longer, but her research is no pseudoscience! These are experimental and population level studies spanning decades!

[Yale Social and Behavioral Sciences @SBS_Yale]

Great story in CNN based on the fabulous work of Dr. Becca Levy—-The secret to a long, happy, healthy life? Think age-positive - CNN https://t.co/wLoCAZVKy0

[Jordan Boeder @JordanBoeder]

Viewing aging as a disease only recognizes the process as one of physical deterioration and neglects the qualitative change--growth for most people! In the pursuit of good research, we must be cognizant of discriminatory language. @aubreydegrey @JoeRoganEXP #aging

[Jordan Boeder @JordanBoeder]

First tweet! Let the journey begin. I study the various mechanisms and barriers associated with positive aging. My twitter account will be dedicated to sharing ideas on aging well and creating conversations on how we can address current issues in the field. Won't you join me?