Ageism Awareness: Let’s Value People at Every Age

This November 9, 400 people will gather at a Detroit hotel to celebrate 70 adults over the age of 70 who prove every day that impact is ageless.

From dynamic changemakers, entrepreneurs, lifelong learners and achievers, to energetic community leaders, unsung heroes and artists, this collection of high-octane Metro Detroiters is defying long-held stereotypes and perceptions about getting older.

What is Ageism?

Hannan Center works diligently to identify and combat ageism. With so many messages coming from a culture that ridicules and dismisses the worth of older adults, Hannan is the one place where the number of years you have been alive is respected and valued. In fact, we ask people to consider the notion that the capacity to learn and contribute to society doesn’t diminish with time – it grows.