#52 Moody, Whitehouse & Clare
This month we're sharing a conversation on the implications of climate change in an aging society. HR (Rick) Moody, a scholar of philosophy and career-long leader in positive aging, pulled together a group of people on Zoom, asking neurologist, educator and creative Peter Whitehouse to join Full Ecology's Mary M Clare in leading a discussion focused on Elders and Climate Change.
Dr. Moody is deeply committed to climate repair and has recently released a new book entitled, CLIMATE CHANGE IN AN AGING SOCIETY, published by Routledge Press. He also edits the weekly newsletter by the same name.
Peter Whitehouse is a leader in Alzheimer’s research, having established that the diagnosis cannot represent a stand-alone disease, but rather a complex combination of challenges that vary from person to person. He is also deeply involved in education. He and his wife have, for 25 years, been champions of three charter elementary schools in Cleveland, Ohio focused on bringing young learners and seniors together to enhance the learning of both. Central to the curricula of these schools is attention to the environment and climate challenges.
Rick then invited Mary M Clare, the host of HOW IT LOOKS FROM HERE, to join as a second primary speaker. Rick was interested in Mary's work with Gary Ferguson on Full Ecology, together with her current work with what she calls “Inner Elderhood.” .
Rick, Peter and Mary join with others who attended the Zoom session to discuss the salience and nuance of Elderhood in times of climate change. You'll hear new links between Elder years and the environment, as well as an enlivened exchange on the intersection of Climate degradation and ageism.
You can learn more about Elderhood and Climate Change by checking out Rick Moody’s newly released book, CLIMATE CHANGE IN AN AGING SOCIETY.
If you’re interested in receiving the weekly newsletter by the same name by going to this newsletter link.
Learn more about Peter Whitehouse by tapping into a few interviews with him recorded on you tube videos. These, of course, are also in the show notes.
And, keep listening to HILFH for more from Mary - you can also stay current by subscribing to the Full Ecology newsletter through the link on the Full Ecology website - www.fullecology.com.
The bottom line here - there’s always more to learn toward doing our parts as good stewards of the planet, no matter our age.
RESOURCES
David mentioned the veteran's organization that advocates for environmental justice and policies that protect communities, Common Defense.
Tara mentioned the book about indigenous people of the Amazon entitled: The Continuum Concept. Jean Liedloff.
MUSIC
Sebuah kenangan. Music by Wahyu Music from Pixabay
Romance. Music by Jourin Hannah Hannah from Pixabay
Relaxing Music. Music by Wahyu Music from Pixabay
