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Jeanette Leardi

@jeanetteleardi.bsky.social
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Social gerontologist, public speaker, community educator, and author of "AGING SIDEWAYS: Changing Our Perspectives on Getting Older." Advocate for changing minds about aging: rejecting dread and embracing what's ahead. jeanetteleardi.com

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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"Here are five superpowers these employees offer — and how companies can capitalize on them." katiecouric.com/lifestyle/wo...
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Why Women Over 50 May Be the Workplace’s Most Undervalued Asset
Here are five superpowers these employees offer — and how companies can capitalize on them.
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Some news from Sweden on workplace ageism. forte.se/en/news/news...
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Too old for the job? New scoping review brings together research on ageism
As people live longer, society increasingly depends on people being able and willing to work later in life. However, ageism and age discrimination can create barriers. Forte’s new scoping review summa...
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Amazing that in 2026 women's health still needs higher prioritization. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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New heart attack definition promises better care for women
Leading cardiovascular health groups reclassify overlooked causes and introduce sex-specific diagnostic thresholds
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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Biological age versus chronological age: What the science says
Stanford Health Care delivers the highest levels of care and compassion. SHC treats cancer, heart disease, brain disorders, primary care issues, and many more.
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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Older Brains Remember Fewer Details. Researchers Say That Might Be a Good Thing
University of Arizona researchers argue that the aging brain does not cognitively decline but rather shifts its priorities.
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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MIND Diet May Help Support Cognition Through Healthier Arteries | Newswise
A new study from Rush suggests one more way diet may support brain health. Researchers found an association between the MIND diet and healthier blood vessels in the brain, larger brain volume and bett...
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"Exercise and a healthy diet matter, but experts say staying socially connected may be just as important as you age." money.usnews.com/money/retire...
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Wow. I mean WOW. This discovery is a potential Nobel Prize-winning one for its implications in medicine. med.stanford.edu/news/all-new...
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Human brain is two separate organs, Stanford Medicine-led research finds
Stanford Health Care delivers the highest levels of care and compassion. SHC treats cancer, heart disease, brain disorders, primary care issues, and many more.
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Nearly 30 years have passed. Not much has changed. In fact, it's getting worse.
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Pressured by FOMO? It’s Time to Say ‘No’ Experts explain how rejecting the fear of missing out can improve the quality of our lives. jeanetteleardi.substack.com/p/pressured-...
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Given that the GOP is enabling an authoritarian takeover, I'm just wondering why we're not hearing anything from... Liz Cheney John Kelly George W. Bush Reince Priebus James Mattis H.R. McMaster Mitt Romney How luxurious to remain quiet while our democracy is going up in flames...
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
On this day in 1787, the Constitution of the United States was signed in Philadelphia by the delegates to the Constitutional Convention. Today every citizen should take time to read it IN ITS ENTIRETY and pledge to vote for a democracy that follows its laws. constitutioncenter.org/the-constitu...
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Full Text of the U.S. Constitution
Read and share the complete text of the United States Constitution.
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The world is getting older. Can we stop seeing this as a bad thing and appreciate the potential in it? www.forbes.com/sites/kathar...
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Seniors Worldwide Start To Outnumber Children More Rapidly Than Previously Thought
Seniors 65 years old and over have been outnumbering children aged 5 or under across the world since 2023, the Census Bureau reports. Changes likes these are picking up speed, while demographers try t...
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
@marcelias.bsky.social @democracydocket.com: Since Oregonians vote exclusively by mail, we need to prioritize using drop boxes over USPS. Can/Should our governor post National Guard troops at each box to protect them from federal interference? (State Active Duty; Title 32 vs. Title 10)
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
@democracydocket.com: As you know, Oregonians vote exclusively by mail, and it appears that we need to prioritize using drop boxes over USPS. Can/Should our governor post National Guard troops at each box to protect them from federal interference? (State Active Duty; Title 32 vs. Title 10)
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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
We dead. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/11/o...
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Opinion | This Is Really Bad (Gift Article)
We can no longer pretend that A.I. is safe.
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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In This Political Age, Let's Watch What We Binge On
To calm us, turning our attention to the familiar is good ––– only if what's familiar IS good.
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Want to know more about aging? Columnist Helen Dennis provides a twist: Interview your grandkids about it. (And then have them interview you.) www.dailynews.com/2026/09/06/s...
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Successfully Aging: An interview about aging and longevity with grandchildren
Columnist Helen Dennis interviews her grandchildren about aging, and then they interview her.
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
A captivating piece by @gregbarber.bsky.social about an extraordinary intergenerational collaboration. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/06/s...
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The 92-Year-Old Mathematician and the Teenage Apprentice
Joan Birman thought her major discoveries were behind her. Then came an email from a young neighbor — a girl who knew little but wanted to learn.
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John Fugelsang @johnfugelsang.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Throughout her career, her work also focused on liberating men from these fear-based emotional stigmas; the beliefs that are constantly trying to force boys and men into narrow, conformist, emotionally stifling boxes. Pls check it out; subscribe & share: johnfugelsang.substack.com/p/gloria-ste...
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Gloria Steinem was a Hero to Men, Too.
She proved that feminism is good for Real Men; even if the word itself terrifies weak men.
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
From Mark Twain's pen (and lips) to our ears. www.americanyawp.com/reader/19-am...
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Mark Twain, “The War Prayer” (ca.1904-5) | The American Yawp Reader
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Important information. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/05/w...
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3 Drugs Older People May Be Overusing
Not all older people need these medications, and they can carry increased risks.
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
I just shared this with a Canadian friend. He loved it. (As did I.) www.facebook.com/reel/1177748...
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Two different approaches. One indomitable spirit.
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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
He danced. He posed. He tried to impress. She wasn't convinced. He got the message and he moved on. Respect matters, even in the wild, a "no" is simply a no. #Whydah #PinTailedWhydah #BirdPhotography IG: @triwild
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
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John Fugelsang @johnfugelsang.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
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How the Christian Right Betrays Everything Jesus Ever Said
Author John Fugelsang explains how American conservatives have twisted Christianity into a tool of hatred and domination.
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Michiganders: Pay attention to this! www.facebook.com/reel/8955132...
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
THIS explains consent. www.facebook.com/reel/1619581...
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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‘Intrinsic Capacity’: The Most Important Longevity Term You’ve Never Heard Of
Intrinsic capacity is quickly becoming a preferred way to measure and assess human aging.
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𝕯𝖆𝖓🍂🎃🕸️ @arepublic86.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
This is what a real leader says.
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Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
More than 1.2 million Texans are on the state’s Voter Suspense list ahead of the fall’s contentious midterm elections. Texans still have time to check if they’re registered to vote before the October 5 deadline. Here’s how.
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More than 1.2 million Texans' voter registrations are suspended
Some voters dropped from Texas voting rolls may not be aware until they show up to cast a ballot. More than 1.2 million Texans are on the state's Voter
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ray 鄺羡華 @raykwong.lol · 26/08/2026
Good morning, Foxy.
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Ezra Levin ❌👑 @ezralevin.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Our job over the next two months is building a tent big enough to include everyone against fascism.
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
It's worth reminding you that in August 2020, before the Presidential election, then-USPS Postmaster General Louise DeJoy removed a bunch of mailboxes & sorting machines in Oregon, a state that TOTALLY employs mail-in voting. If Trump's order succeeds, Oregonians don't have a way to vote in person.
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Here's the conundrum for us Crones: We deserve a society in which we get to be ourselves and also NOT be overlooked. And to enjoy other "firsts" that can happen in our later years. Your thoughts? www.facebook.com/reel/4178353...
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
And now for something completely different. www.facebook.com/reel/1338110...
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
@tinakotek.bsky.social @orsecretaryread.bsky.social @tobiasread.bsky.social @agdanrayfield.bsky.social @danrayfield.bsky.social : Given today's Supreme Court greenlighting of Trump's directive to the USPS to interfere with processing ballots, WHAT ACTIONS WILL YOU BE TAKING to stop it???
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
"Elder care, typically considered a family obligation, is evolving to adapt to demographic shifts that make reliance on spouses and children less assured." www.nytimes.com/2026/08/22/w...
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When a Friend Becomes a Caregiver
Non-family members can step into helping roles when older adults need assistance.
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Something to think about. www.businessinsider.com/younger-frie...
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My friend is 21 years younger. I wanted her skin; she wanted my perspective.
An unexpected intergenerational friendship made me confront my jealousy of youth and realize there was plenty my younger friend admired about my life, too.
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Moral of the story: If you retire from a job, don't retire your brain from being challenged. scienceblog.com/g-the-brain-...
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The brain keeps its power to learn and adapt for as long as you live, but that capacity is responsive: it grows with use and dwindles with neglect, and retirement removes one of the biggest sources of...
Retirement removes one of life's most reliable sources of mental stress—which can be precisely the problem for staying sharp.
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Luca Migo @victinibcn.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
72 Days before the Midterms. Make your voice heard in the upcoming elections! Check your voter registration status right away to ensure you are not purged from the rolls before election day. Verify your information or register using resources like USAGov or your state election portal.
Sticker on car bumper

VOTING IS LIKE DRIVING TO GO FORWARD CHOOSE "D" TO GO BACKWARD CHOOSE R"
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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Personal expectations of aging shape our social lives
What we expect from our own aging is not merely a notion. In two recent studies, an international research team led by psychologist Christina Ristl from the University of Vienna has shown that our exp...
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Looking for some good brain health tips? This article has a few: lifestyle.inquirer.net/578945/is-yo...
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Is your brain challenged, overloaded, or starting to forget?
Brain health matters more than ever as dementia becomes more common, affecting our memory, thinking, and daily life
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
All Democratic candidates, be you Moderate or Socialist: Jon Ossoff has provided you with the PERFECT template for your campaign speeches. Adapt the content to your specific races, but use his talking points and effective emotional appeals to solidify your support. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB2D...
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Jon Ossoff’s Blistering Rebuke of Trump: “Enough Is Enough”
YouTube video by Lincoln Square
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Jeanette Leardi @jeanetteleardi.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Read my latest AGING SIDEWAYS post...and then share YOUR list with me! jeanetteleardi.substack.com/p/11-ways-to...
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