Reimagining Communities for All Ages | Laura Poskin | TEDxPointParkUniversity

Laura Poskin wants to make our world a better place to grow old. As the director of Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh, she brings people together to build more inclusive, respectful neighborhoods for all ages. Laura Poskin wants to make our world a better place to grow old. As the director of Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh, she brings people together to build more inclusive, respectful neighborhoods for all ages. Laura is a gerontologist who started her career as a journalist in New York City, writing for national publications such as People and Good Housekeeping, while also volunteering with older adults. For nearly five years, she penned a column for AARP about intergenerational solidarity and livable communities. Laura holds a master’s degree in Population and Social Gerontology from Miami University in Ohio and Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@easysimplecuisinefarmer]

You’re great. Having an idea to created a friendly community for everybody. This is an excellent example. We need a person like you to help us to be a part of a community happy.

[@RichardPosey]

I admire the energy and enthusiasm you've developed on this subject. I remember your Twitter posts on Arthur and Pop Pop.

[@lorinal32]

Great job, Laura!

[@davidbarnes8450]

Woohoo! So cool. Keep up the awesome work!!

[@SeattleMusic]

Excellent message! Ageism and ableism have got to go!

[@rastsislaumatusevich1839]

OK boomers.

[@RichardPosey]

Inside every young person are the makings of an older person. Enjoy the journey. (oh ... and "Inside every old person is a young person wondering what happened" - Terry Pratchett)