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Episode 17:10 Dr. Kerry Burnight on shifting ideas in gerontology, embracing a ‘longevity’ perspective, and the principles of aging well.
In our final episode of Season 17, Dr. Kerry Burnight offers listeners a chance to examine ageism through their own attitudes toward aging and her perspective on how the field of gerontology has shifted in the last few
decades. Gerontologist, professor, researcher, podcaster, and writer, Dr. Burnight is “America’s Gerontologist,” and provides relatable, digestible, and humor-filled insights on aging through articulating six core principles that support individuals to age well.
About Kerry
Dr. Kerry Burnight is a gerontologist on a mission to make
older better. She served as a Professor of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology at the University of California, Irvine for 17 years. She is the co-founder of the nation’s first Elder Abuse Forensic Center, where her team of law enforcement officers, physicians, attorneys, and social workers have served over 2000 older adults.
Her research focuses on the two ends of the spectrum of the aging experience: wellness and purpose at the one end and loneliness and elder abuse at the other end. As a society, and as individuals, there is so much we can do to improve older lives. Burnight founded the national non-profit Ageless Alliance and serves on executive advisory boards for companies innovating in the aging space. She is currently writing a book and was recognized for her
work by the U.S. Department of Justice and has appeared on the Dr. Phil Show, The Doctors, Money Matters, and Headline News.
Key Takeaways
of aging, and there’s lots of variability among the adult population.
are, as a society, starting to acknowledge that intergenerational connection is both necessary to our health and is an antidote to ageism.
Six Principles of Aging:
gives the best hug.)
give, and give it.)
help you navigate your aging journey)
naturally interdependent; don’t silo yourself, especially as you age!)
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In our final episode of Season 17, Dr. Kerry Burnight offers listeners a chance to examine ageism through their own attitudes toward aging and her perspective on how the field of gerontology has shifted in the last few
decades. Gerontologist, professor, researcher, podcaster, and writer, Dr. Burnight is “America’s Gerontologist,” and provides relatable, digestible, and humor-filled insights on aging through articulating six core principles that support individuals to age well.
About Kerry
Dr. Kerry Burnight is a gerontologist on a mission to make
older better. She served as a Professor of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology at the University of California, Irvine for 17 years. She is the co-founder of the nation’s first Elder Abuse Forensic Center, where her team of law enforcement officers, physicians, attorneys, and social workers have served over 2000 older adults.
Her research focuses on the two ends of the spectrum of the aging experience: wellness and purpose at the one end and loneliness and elder abuse at the other end. As a society, and as individuals, there is so much we can do to improve older lives. Burnight founded the national non-profit Ageless Alliance and serves on executive advisory boards for companies innovating in the aging space. She is currently writing a book and was recognized for her
work by the U.S. Department of Justice and has appeared on the Dr. Phil Show, The Doctors, Money Matters, and Headline News.
Key Takeaways
of aging, and there’s lots of variability among the adult population.
are, as a society, starting to acknowledge that intergenerational connection is both necessary to our health and is an antidote to ageism.
Six Principles of Aging:
gives the best hug.)
give, and give it.)
help you navigate your aging journey)
naturally interdependent; don’t silo yourself, especially as you age!)