Table Wisdom

06/17/2021

So excited about ’s Co-generate! — a virtual, free & public event for younger & older changemakers eager to join forces & work together for a better future. Register now! http://bit.ly/Co-generate

A virtual event for younger and older changemakers eager to bust out of our respective age silos and work together for a better future.

11/18/2020

So humbled that the Wall Street Journal mentioned Table Wisdom for our innovative approach in tackling isolation for older adults.

Among other things, expect more aging in place and a wave of innovation to help make that happen.

10/29/2020

So incredibly grateful that one of the Table Wisdom mentors, Paula, and her work with us, are featured in the New York Times article.

A key takeaway: Organizations and future leaders are better-equipped when we engage the strengths of professionals 50+.

10/09/2020

So deeply humbled and excited to be selected as a Fellow of and ! I’ll join a diverse cohort of fellows changing the conversation on aging, longevity, intergenerational connection and social justice. Learn more here. https://encore.org/public-voices-fellowship/

The fellowship is a prestigious initiative to accelerate the ideas and impact of new and necessary thought leaders, all working at the intersection of aging, longevity, intergenerational connection and social justice.

07/31/2020

Immensely grateful that Thrive Global mentioned Table Wisdom for our work to combat social isolation and help heal cultural & generational fractures, as the Coronavirus resurges across the U.S.

Turns out that young people fear social isolation, too.

06/24/2020

Deeply humbled CNN Health mentioned Table Wisdom for our work in fighting social isolation and loneliness during the COVID-19 health crisis.

Since the pandemic, we also launched a new program, the Co-video Partner Program, in over 10 U.S. cities to help people be connected and have meaningful conversations while affected by social distancing.

Are you looking for a mental and physical boost during the pandemic? Try virtual volunteering. There are many ways to help others while still practicing safe social distancing.

06/19/2020

Across the country, Juneteenth is being celebrated. This article discusses its significance to the African-American community, and to the nation, as a whole.

Companies and state governments are finally recognizing Emancipation Day as an official holiday, but black Americans have honored its significance all along.

06/13/2020

These are very difficult times, especially for our black brothers and sisters. On top of the pandemic, the video of George Floyd's homicide, among others, showed us the horrors of police brutality. That prompted a global movement to address systemic inequality and racism.

For the next topic, we suggest you watch the movie 'Just Mercy.' At the time of this post, it's available for FREE on Youtube, Amazon Prime & others. Afterwards, we encourage you to discuss the themes of the movie.

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05/13/2020

Hey there! Hope you’re safe. For the next series of topics, we'll ask you a question that is designed to elicit more thoughtful answers.

Here's the question: “What gift would you give the next generation? And why?”

We got this idea from the great work by the amazing people at TimeSlips. Check out their fantastic work:

12 Signature HealthCARE nursing homes participating in the I Won't Grow Up KY project. Each became a Creative Community of Care, and working with regional and national artists to reimagine the story of Peter Pan.

04/04/2020

Here are some tips from a TED talk on how to have better conversations

When your job hinges on how well you talk to people, you learn a lot about how to have conversations -- and that most of us don't converse very well. Celeste Headlee has worked as a radio host for decades, and she knows the ingredients of a great conversation: Honesty, brevity, clarity and a healthy...

03/28/2020

Hey everyone! Hope you’re safe & healthy during this COVID-19 crisis. As we practice social distancing & shelter-in-place, here are some ideas to do at home.

Experts recommend that even healthy people should stay inside as the coronavirus outbreak spreads. We have 100 ways to avoid going stir crazy indoors.