By ICAA

In today’s society, we’re flooded with negative messages and images about what it means to age and to be an older person. We are constantly exposed to stereotypes that show older adults through a lens of decline and diminished value, emphasizing the “burdens” of growing old. In North America, we seldom hear about the value of older adults, or the rich, untapped potential of an aging population.…

The 2010 Olympics are in full swing.  This week, we take a look at media attention beyond the medal count and explore the influence of the Winter Games.

     • Winter Olympics pique interest in speed skating (Source:  Gazette.net) Inspired by the likes of Apolo Ohno, Maryland teens discover their own need for speed.…