Changing the Conversation

The GenSpace Leadership Initiative

GenSpace is helping to reevaluate how society views getting older by challenging stereotypes and combating ageism through convenings, partnerships, and events that focus on a new way of looking at and talking about aging.

Aging Out Loud

Good for Business

Explore how businesses benefit from recruiting—and retaining—older workers and how to strengthen your workforce by embracing generational differences. Plus: Judge Judy Shiendlin shares her wisdom and insights in our fireside chat.

Digital Bridges

Our panels discuss why the future of tech depends on older adults and where companies fall short by misinterpreting the wants of older adults. Plus: Social media stars, The Old Gays, share their thoughts on connectivity and intergenerational experiences.

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Leadership Initiative News

Explore our news round-up from July 2023, examining stories about older adults and aging in America.
Explore our news round-up from June 2023, examining stories about older adults and aging in America.
Director of Wallis Annenberg GenSpace, Dr. Jennifer Wong, spoke about the importance of reframing aging at the Milken Institute 2023 Global Conference.
Explore our news round-up from May 2023. This month, we examine stories about older adults and aging in America.
Explore our news round-up from April 2023. This month, we examine stories about older adults and aging in America.
GenSpace occupational therapy (OT) interns from the University of Southern California presented their work at the American Occupational Therapy Association INSPIRE 2023 Annual Conference & Expo.
Explore our news round-up from March 2023. This month, we examine stories about older adults and aging in America.
Explore our news round-up from February 2023. This month, we examine stories about older adults and aging in America.
Wallis Annenberg GenSpace was honored to welcome Hollywood icons Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sally Field, Billy Porter, and producer Donna Gigliotti to celebrate their hit movie 80 for Brady and to talk about the importance of positive portrayals of older adults on-screen.  
Explore our news round-up from January 2023. This month, we examine stories about older adults and aging in America.
Wallis Annenberg GenSpace had the great honor of hosting the Social Innovation Summit (SIS) VIP Salon for Giving Tuesday, in partnership with the Annenberg Foundation.
Explore our news round-up from December 2022. This month, we examine stories about older adults and aging in America.
Director of Wallis Annenberg GenSpace, Dr. Jennifer Wong, moderated an insightful conversation on Harnessing the Power of Human Connection in the 2022 Milken Institute Future of Health Summit.
Director of Wallis Annenberg GenSpace, Dr. Jennifer Wong, was honored to be a panelist in this year’s General Assembly of the Jewish Federation of North America (JFNA), speaking about age diversity and creating a co-generational community.
Card games are not only one of the most popular pastimes around the world but also a tool for keeping the mind sharp. From strategizing for a win to keeping track of the rules of any given game, card games are a fun, safe, and brain-stimulating activity perfect for older adults.
Read GenSpace Director Dr. Jennifer Wong’s opinion piece about revolutionizing spaces for older adults on PBS’ Next Avenue

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