Welcome to 'At Home, On Air' and our new mini-series, Changemaker Interviews – where we spotlight individuals who make a difference in our lives by telling untold stories, thinking differently, and caring deeply for others.

In this special edition, we bring you highlights from conversations with three exceptional women: Katy Butler, whose work empowers us to consider alternatives to medicalized end-of-life care; Mistinguette Smith, who reveals the profound connections between Black communities and their land; and Jennie Chin Hansen, whose advocacy has transformed elder care at home.

Their personal stories and insights offer valuable perspectives on aging, community, and the power of storytelling – wisdom that continues to inspire and guide us through these transformative times.

Join us as we launch this series celebrating those who challenge systems, introduce new ways of thinking, and share previously untold stories.

At Home With Growing Older is proud to be your host of At Home, On Air – a radio hour offering connection, community and knowledge to our participants remotely. We invite you to listen and learn from this special edition of At Home, On Air.

Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/vskYDDqeS3Y 

Learn more, support our work, and register for the next LIVE episode of At Home, On Air: www.athomewithgrowingolder.org.

At Home, On Air

Changemaker Interviews: Special Edition

On our podcast – At Home, On Air – we continue our mini-series, Changemaker Interviews, where we highlight the impact of changemakers on the quality of our lives. These individuals have challenged and changed systems, introduced new ways of thinking and told previously untold stories. 

In this second installment of the series, we welcome Valerie Fletcher, the Executive Director of the Institute for Human Centered Design and a true leader in the field of inclusive design. She inspires us as well as the next generation of changemakers by sharing insights from her years of expertise working with people to design with intention.

Join us as we dive into a powerful discussion on the challenges to creating an inclusive world, one where everyone has the opportunity to thrive — regardless of ability, age, race, gender, or income. Valerie’s energy and conviction are matched only by her deep belief in the power of design to change lives. We explore thought-provoking topics, including the value of interdependence and how people living with functional variations — whether related to mobility, neurodiversity, or aging — offer us important lessons about living with ambiguity and resilience. We also discuss how the shared experiences of the aging body and mind could motivate us all in the pursuit of an inclusive world — one that not only accommodates but empowers everyone.

We hope Valerie’s personal stories and insights will inspire you to make positive changes in your own home, life, and community!

At Home With Growing Older is proud to be your host of At Home, On Air a radio hour offering connection, community and knowledge to our participants remotely. We invite you to listen and learn from this episode of At Home, On Air.

Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/eIj7IrYaAmj 

Learn more, support our work, and register for the next LIVE episode of At Home, On Air: www.athomewithgrowingolder.org.

Designing for Our Future Selves: The Experience of Aging as a Potential Catalyst for an Inclusive World

Our mission is to educate, inspire and connect people across generations and disciplines to re-envision and improve the experiences of later life.

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