Eliminating Ageism
Through Art

Opening March 6 at Sonrisa Senior Living, Feeling Our Age highlights 60 brave women who shared their personal stories and challenges about what it is like to be their age, and what they are looking forward to in the future. 

According to the World Health Organization, one in six people will be over 60 by 2030. Ageism, or age discrimination, affects three out of five workers according to AARP. All discrimination must be eliminated before we achieve a just and equitable society. 

We are all aware of the critical need to address racism, gender biases, and discrimination against LGBQT+ and others. However, what is not recognized is that since we all grow older, ageism compounds all other forms of discrimination and yet is seldom recognized. This is particularly true for older women who live longer and typically receive less Social Security benefits.