NOT FOR CREDIT: Aging is a Social Justice Issue

Aging is a Social Justice Issue
 
DATE: Friday April 15th, 12:30 - 2:00pm
WHERE: Research Commons
(formerly the SSW Library)
Serving coffee/tea and light refreshments
 
Four older adult panelists will join UW School of Social Work faculty member Wendy Lustbader in reflecting on experiences with the intersection of ageism with other forms of oppression, including racism, sexism, heterosexism, and ableism. Professor Lustbader will introduce the panelists and the topic, providing context for the important considerations of considering oppressions and older adult populations. Please join this provocative and interactive discussion with these generous panelists:

Ruth McCormick
Ruth is a graduate of the UW School of Social Work, and served as the Director of Women's Programs at Edmonds Community College for 20 years. Now retired at 82 years old, she is a world traveler and enjoys theatre, film and literature.

George Dicks, BA, GMHS, is a certified Geriatric Mental Health Specialist who provides psychiatric assessment and treatment to older adults and their families and physicians, in his capacity as Lead Mental Health Practitioner in the Geriatric Psychiatry Service, Harborview Mental Health Services. Mr. Dicks is also a member of the Seattle Mayor's Council for African American Elders, the Seattle/King County Advisory Council on Aging and Disabilities, and the Senior Services Cultural Competence Committee.

Peggy Monroe
Born and raised in Texas, Peggy met her future husband in the drum section of a university marching band (she was the only girl). Peggy went with her husband to Chicago, Philadelphia, New Mexico and later Ecuador (Peace Corps), and had three boys in four years; through all this she continued doing percussion, mostly with Community Symphony Orchestras. Then she discovered Early Music (music composed before Bach and Handel) and has been a percussionist specializing in those times since 1968 (and still doing it!). In 1998 Peggy's physician husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, and she was his caregiver until his death in 2008. Her previous caregiving was during 1987 to 1992, when she helped care for members of her Quaker Meeting who had AIDS. At 76 years old, Peggy is now a grandmother of two (12 and 16).

Patricia Fay
Patricia worked for Senior Companion for six years, visiting seniors in their residence and taking them on outings. Senior Companion is a federally sponsored program for low income seniors. Before retirement, she worked in counseling.