The Invisible Side of Getting Old That Nobody Warns You About

A widow and retired school librarian talks honestly about the invisible side of getting older: the doctor who speaks to your daughter instead of you, the clerk who looks right past you, the sing-song voice called elderspeak. She explains why it happens, why it can quietly shrink your life, and the three things she did to take her place back, with a gentle word for grown children and grandchildren. Sources: World Health Organization (2021). Global Report on Ageism. Levy BR et al. (2002). Longevity increased by positive self-perceptions of aging. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Williams KN et al. (2009). Elderspeak communication: impact on dementia care. American Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias. Chapters 00:00 Hook 00:43 What It Looks Like 01:30 Why It Happens 02:15 The Sweetie Voice 03:07 Why It Hurts 03:56 Keeping Up With The World 04:50 Catching My Own Thoughts 05:38 Speaking First 06:26 Asking Directly 07:13 Finding People Who See You 07:59 A Word To Our Children 08:34 Your Turn Tea With Grandma June: life lessons, money on a fixed income, living alone and liking it, and small joys from a long life. #grandma #lifeadvice #seniorliving #teawithgrandmajune