We’re all aging. Let’s talk about it.
Who we are
We’re redefining what it
means to grow older.
Our Mission
Ageism is the way we think, feel, or act towards people based on age. It is one of the most common and normalized forms of discrimination, and it shows up in everyday language, in media, and in how systems like healthcare, housing, and employment are designed.
Ageism shapes whose voices are heard, whose lives are valued, and whose needs are prioritized. Its impacts are even greater when combined with sexism, racism, ableism, and other forms of discrimination.
Ageism is linked to social isolation, poorer health outcomes, and reduced access to care and opportunity. Over time, it can also affect how people see themselves as they grow older.
Voices & Faces
Racism, sexism, etc. - none of this is okay, but ageism is somehow still acceptable in a lot of different sectors.
Jamie, 24 yrs
What We Do
How we think about aging shapes how we grow old and how we treat one another across generations. We create space for honest stories, creative expression, and meaningful conversation about what it means to grow older across the life course.
Through storytelling, art, educational resources, and community engagement, we work to challenge ageism and support healthier, more equitable aging for all.
What We Believe
Who we are
The Age Collective was created in 2021 by us, a sister duo who saw gaps that needed addressing. We watched our own parents navigate complex systems as older immigrants, often facing confusing processes, limited support, and age-based assumptions. In our work experiences, we also witnessed older adults being overlooked or dismissed in healthcare and community settings.
These experiences made it clear to us that aging is not just personal, but shaped by systems, power, and whose voices are listened to. We also believe aging is not only an “older adult issue.” Younger people are aging too. Intergenerational relationships matter if we want greater understanding, solidarity, and collective action.
Today, The Age Collective continues to be led and run by the two of us. What began as a small collection of written narratives has grown into a multi-platform initiative spanning films, an exhibit, poetry, and community dialogue.
Every story we share is a step toward a culture that embraces and normalizes aging.
We’re grateful that many of our participants have become ongoing collaborators (and more importantly, friends!) and these relationships have challenged and reshaped our own assumptions about aging. Through this work, we continue to learn and build meaningful bonds across generations.
We remain committed to centering older adults’ voices, questioning ageist systems, and creating space for honest dialogue. Our work continues to evolve through reflection, learning, and the relationships that make this collective possible.
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If you have questions, ideas, or perspectives you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you.
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