As we explore the #MultinationalPATRIOT space, we come across great articles discussing this journey to co-exist in at least two different worlds from many talented writers and creators. With Elder Americans, their worlds can often be hidden from the rest of the community. It's an ongoing discussion we have with our 80+ year old mother (who calls my other 60+ year old mother a youngster), about how elders fear they are often viewed as a burden by their caretakers or not valued because they are no longer in the work force. In addition to signing up for Senior Book Clubs, we are seeking to explore this space by highlighting Elder Americans.

Here are a few #ElderAmerican stories we've come across (and some non-American articles). Please share when you discover more @MultiPATRIOT.

Elder American-Themed Articles:

Featured

American Society on Aging

Age in America: Stories by Elder Americans

A Brief History of Aging Services in the United States by the ASA

This Restaurant Only Hires Grandmothers from Around the World and We Need To Go by Hattie Gladwell

This 100-Year-Old Great-Grandma Dancing To Bruno Mars Is Goals AF: We Hope to Have Half of Her Energy and Spirit! by Blavity

Japanese Grandmas Make Badass Dance Video For Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic by Ryan General

The Historic and Ongoing Health Disparities Among Native Elders by Kathryn L. Braun and Cynthia LaCounte

To Be a Genius, Think Like a 94 Year Old by Pagan Kennedy

The Crisis Facing America's Working Daughters: Working Moms/Aging Parents by Liz O'Donnell

Generation Game: What Can Students and the Elderly Teach Each Other? by Suzanne Bearne

Calgary Snowbird Celebrates Pair of Holes-in-One by Wes Gilbertson

Abuelas Who Keep Mexico in Their Hearts by David Gonzalez

They Put a Pre-School in a Nursing Home and It Changed Everyone's Life by Alanna Ketler

Journalists Accidentally Confuse Teacher, Lyn Slater (Accidental Icon) With A Fashion Icon And It Ends Up Changing Her Life by Bored Panda

Living Stronger: CrossFit Fan, 77, Works to Stay Fit and Challenge Others by Michelle Miler

‘I miss him a whole lot’: Leah Chase Looks Back on the Incredible Life of Her Late Husband, ‘Dooky’ by WGNLO

Japanese Restaurant Always Gets Orders Wrong Because They Hire Waiters With Dementia by Next Shark

This 90-Year-Old’s Advice To Combat Loneliness Is Making Us Cry: He Wrote It After He Lost His Partner and Sister by Allison Fox

Unbelievable Examples Of Things Being Worn Down Over Time by Marija Bernatonyte

92-Year Old Former Internee Receives High School Diploma by Angry Asian Man

'Age is not a barrier': Tech Designer, Barbara Beskind, 91, Lands Her Dream Job in Silicon Valley by Scott Stump

No Spouse, No Kids, No Caregiver: How to Prepare to Age Alone by Anna Medaris Miller

Why the Elderly Are the Fastest-Growing Pot Demographic in the U.S. by Joel Warner

In American Repertory Theater's 'Endlings,' Asian Women Claim Their Space by Pien Huang

Elder American Twitter Directory:

People:

Nicole Lyn Pesce: @PesceNic

Organizations:

AARP: @AARP
After Fifty Living: @After50Living
Age International: @Age_Int
Age in America: @AgeinAmerica
American Society on Aging: @ASAging
Diverse Elders: @DiverseElders
Generations United: @GensUnited
The Greenhouse Project: @Greenhouse_proj
Leading Age: @LeadingAge
National Council on Aging: @NCOA
Next Avenue: @NextAvenue
NYC Dept for the Aging: @NYCSeniors
United Nations Committee on Ageing: @UNandAgeing

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