How many of us have experienced the switch of roles? No longer do our parents tell us what to do like they did when we were children and needed to be cared for. Now it is the elderly parents who need the care and the adult children are the ones doing the “telling”.

At the age of 35 Jeff found himself taking on the role of long distance carer and he has been a passionate advocate of older people ever since.

Who is Jeff Rubin?
Jeff is a speaker, author, and internationally recognized advocate in the fight against age discrimination and the advancement of positive aging. Jeff believes that no one number should ever define an individual’s value and self-worth. He believes instead that anyone, regardless of their ability, disability, or age, can think, dream, and influence the world around them. He brings this about by raising individual and organizational awareness, promoting intergenerational communication and interaction, and creating partnerships of opportunity that maximize public inclusion, collaboration, and change. A passionate and effective speaker, Jeff’s message is uplifting, informative, and empowering.

Join us for this passionate conversation and I invite you to reflect on the points raised.

0:00 Intro
1:10 Intro to Jeff.
4:10 I was fascinated by the process and challenges of growing older.
5:27 We think we know what’s best for our ageing parents.
7:27 We live in a society that values youth and NOT age… which is relative.
8:18 Contrast between Asian and Western respect for elders.
10:53 “Ageism” is not only prejudice against older people.
13:40 Ageist comments slip into our vocab eg “senior moment”.
14:40 Older people feel invisible.
15:53 May is Older American’s Month.
16:22 When did you first realise you were good at writing?
19:19 Advocacy and one person can Make A Difference.
20:55 Has your writing always been socially motivated?
21:28 Tell us about your book “Wisdom of Age”.
23:28 Wisdom can be missed when delivered in a package that we don’t expect.
26:50 Older people can start their own business, yet have the perception “it’s too late”
27:48 Tell us about your speaking journey.
29:50 Very few of us think about the future and plan for it.
31:25 Pass It On Network promoting positive ageing.
32:19 The UN have moved from “Ageing Rights” to the more inclusive “Human Rights”.
34:08 Do you have another book you’re working on?
35:26 Intergenerational issue.
36:40 Appreciate the moment.
37:45 Perception and language.
38:50 How do you embody your words when you take them #frompage2stage?
40:00 Passion and Purpose whether paid or unpaid, until your final breath.
41:20 Purpose for Life.

Please do connect with Jeff here:
Website: https://wisdomofage.net/
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrubin1/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/jeff.rubin.144/
Jeff’s gift for you: https://wisdomofage.myshopify.com/

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