becoming bOLDER
becoming bOLDER is a meaningful conversation meant to share lived journeys. At WCBR, we believe older adults or elders have talents and wisdom to share. We also believe that we are all more than our past – acknowledging present interests, the future, and possible selves is important because aging brings new opportunities and capacities for growth, contribution, and self-expression. This podcast illustrates that older adults are accomplished and are involved in and a vital part of their community. The path to elderhood will look and feel different for everyone. It may be living life with intention, gerotranscendence, acting as a guide for those who come behind, handing down knowledge, and/or nurturing well-being among communities. Our guests demonstrate that there is no right or wrong way to age. We invite you to listen in. Together, we are becoming bOLDER.
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Episodes
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Tune in to this episode and hear from associate Linda Lewis. She talks about building and being a part of community through her church, her family, and at work. She also opens up about losing her mother as a young child and the impact it made on her and her family.
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
In this episode we talk with Randy Baskerville about her art, meditation practice, and staying true to herself from childhood until the present time. And it wouldn't be complete without talking about her dog, Scout (and her husband too).
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
WCBR's becoming bOLDER has a new episode! Today, we are doing something a little different. We are joined by a community leader who certainly influences some of the services that residents, associates, our friends and loved ones receive in the region.
Dr. Nancy Littlefield is the President & Chief Executive Officer of Hospice of the Piedmont, joining the team six months ago. Nancy is a fourth-generation nurse and has had a passion for excellence in hospice and end-of-life care throughout her several-decade career. In this episode we talk about living, hospice, end-of-life care, and dying.
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Tune in and hear from Jenny Gaden! She shares of her passion for birds, nature, singing, spirituality, family, and more!
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
In this episode, Dennis Rooker talks about how he focuses on what is most important to him to include family, community, pubic service, and his hobbies. LISTen in (hint)!
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
In this episode, Ruth Guirard talks about devotion to her faith, to her family, friends, and health living. Don't miss it!
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
In this episode, Louise Dudley talks about the twists in her career, trying new fitness routines, being a care partner, family, things she would tell a younger self, and much more. Don't miss it!
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
In this episode of becoming bOLDER, Mary Buford Hitz talks about writing the stories of her people, her many hobbies, passion for several causes to include the environment, animals, and more. Don't miss it!
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
In this episode, Mary shares her pursuit of education, passion for volunteering and being involved in the community, and love of family. Mary also lets us in on her interest in antiques, history and the 1853 farmhouse she and Jim renovated.
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
In this episode, Susan generously talks about love and loss. She reflects on her two wonderful marriages and being a widow. She also expresses her love for her family and her cat Hobo.
Ageism is the stereotyping and discrimination against individuals or groups on the basis of their age. Ageism can take many forms, including prejudicial attitudes, discriminatory practices, or institutional policies and practices that perpetuate stereotypical beliefs about people who are older.
There are behaviors we can demonstrate to act against ageism. Here are a few:
1. Recognize it. How do we treat people differently based on their age?
2. Speak up. If you hear something ageist, consider pointing it out in a productive manner. Rather than make someone defensive or embarrassed, you can politely share with them how what they said/did was ageist and a recommendation of how to do it differently next time.
3. Treat people of all ages with the respect you want. Or even better ask people what they want instead of assuming they want what you want.
4. Be inclusive. Promote intergenerational experiences so that learning and understanding can go in both directions. This helps build relationships and solves ageism against older and younger people.
5. Give yourself a break. We all act in ageist ways or make ageist comments - sometimes meant as a joke, like giving an "over the hill" birthday card to someone. Once you know, next time, a different choice can be made.