As the year wraps up, I’m sharing a short video on a big question in my research—can music truly bring generations together?
Created using NotebookLM’s new AI video tool
(content reviewed by me).
Curious to hear your thoughts.
Enjoy. youtu.be/3DrNIHv_LBE
VR delivered relief and reconnection for dementia caregivers. Brief VR-based mindfulness sessions helped reduce burden and support emotional well-being among live-in migrant dementia caregivers. Our new study out now @ayalonjournals.sagepub.com/doi/10.…
We ran an RCT of an educational intervention to reduce ageism among over 600 middle-school students in Israel. The effects were null, highlighting the difficulty of addressing ageism and the need to rethink intervention design. @LiatAyalon#Ageismacademic.oup.com/gerontologi…
Have you ever:
👎 Been considered 'too young' for a job or promotion
👎 Been treated unfairly because of age-related bias
👎 Been 'too young' to be listened to
That's ageism.
On International #YouthDay, let's stand up against ageism for #AWorld4AllAges 👉 bit.ly/4mDsxZN
What can memes teach us about ageism?
Our new study, led by @LiatAyalon explores how Israeli-Arab tweens engage with age-related stereotypes through digital culture. Read more via Ageing & Society:doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X250…
50 days of free access to our latest paper. The research shows how intergenerational collaboration during war unexpectedly led to a reduction in ageism among both young and old.
@LiatAyalon@Okun@BarIlanUauthors.elsevier.com/c/1lRzT…
Words count:The Biblical “Elder” was someone appointed to a leadership role-yet, not all older people are qualified to assume this role as evidenced in the political world. Senior citizen- a survey noted #1 #ageist phrase. We don’t say Junior citizen describing 30 yr olds.
Our review in Experimental Gerontology explores how heat stress impacts immune function in older adults. Findings show age-related dysregulation in interleukin and heat shock protein responses.
#OpenAccess
Read here👉 doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2025…@RababAwad@LiatAyalon
Music and culture connect us in times of adversity. Had the chance to share our work on musical gatherings during displacement — Zoomed with England and in person at the University of Haifa. @AyalonLiat #Ageism#Displacment
🎉 Tomorrow, Tuesday, I'll present part of my PhD work at Bar-Ilan University! 🌟 The topic is "Movement Synchronization of Young and Older Adults as a Tool for Bridging Generations."
Join us for a concert, talks, and light refreshments! 🎶 Can't wait to see you all there!#ageism
Learn about the latest actions and advancements around the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act in Congress in our new Policy Profile Podcast! gsaonaging.podbean.com/e/lat…
Aging is not a problem. Ageism is. Those working to improve the lives of older people need to frame aging as a diverse, dynamic process that brings value & wisdom to society.
We need to advance a more #equitable and complete story about aging. Read more: archstone.org/blog/counterin…
🕺Discover how synchronized dance strengthens intergenerational connections! 💃Dancing together enhances social bonds and intimacy between young and older adults. Join us in promoting community and graceful aging through the joy of dance! encyclopedia.pub/video/video…
news! Our new animation video reveals the impact of synchronized dance on intergenerational bonding. 🎶👵👩🦰 Dive into our study to explore how dance can bridge age gaps and enhance social closeness! Watch here: encyclopedia.pub/video/video…#Intergenerational#SocialCloseness#Ageism
How can we reduce ageism through creative and innovative approaches? I was honored to chair the symposium that discussed the question at the Israeli Gerontology Association conference. We proposed several options, but there’s still a long way to go...@LiatAyalon#StopAgeism