Ageism is everywhere.
There’s visual ageism that occurs in marketing materials and depicts older adults as feeble and disabled. Ageist comments such as, “I’ve just had a senior moment,” suggest cognitive impairment. Many birthday cards are insulting. No wonder so many people fear aging. Let’s reframe aging as a privilege and something to celebrate. Let’s view older adults as a blessing, valuable members of society, and people with meaningful contributions to share.
As artists, authors, and designers work to reframe aging, Silver Scaffold is pleased to showcase some of their work.
TheTeeService created #AgeismSucks mugs, tees, and totes. Changing the Narrative has been a leader in drawing attention to ageist birthday cards and creating campaigns to encourage designers to create age-positive birthday cards. And thankfully, more authors — like the three below — are writing age-positive books for children.
Join us in becoming an ally, supporting these businesses, and proudly wearing and using these age-positive goods!
Ceramic mug (solid text), $14
Ceramic mug (speckled text), $14
Large tote (solid text), comes in five colors, $29
Large tote (speckled text), comes in six colors, $29
Long-sleeved tee (solid text), comes in five colors, $25+
Long-sleeved tee (speckled text), comes in five colors, $25+
Long-sleeved tee (speckled text), comes in five colors, $25+
Short-sleeved tee (solid text), comes in 12 colors, $19+
Short-sleeved tee (speckled text), comes in 12 colors, $19+
Short-sleeved tee (solid text), comes in 12 colors, $19+
Short-sleeved tee (speckled text), comes in 12 colors, $19+
Age-positive birthday cards by Ampersand M Studio
Charlotte Offsay's book for young readers celebrates grandmothers. "When a child is born, a grandma is born, too."
Reesa Shayne's book, My Day With Grandma, captures Noah's fun time with his grandmother and their special bond.
Elina Ellis wrote and illustrated The Truth About Grandparents. The playful book busts stereotypes of older adults in a bold yet subtle way.