Building Age-Inclusive Communities with Dr Jennifer Wong

Dr Jennifer Wong is a community architect, researcher, and advocate for age-inclusive communities, exploring how to build stronger, more connected communities across generations. She discusses her inspiring work for organisations like the Life Story Club in New York City, where older adults gather to share stories, combat loneliness, and build meaningful connections. She discusses how neighbourhood-specific, multilingual story circles have supported thousands of elders and opened doors to deeper social engagement. Dr Wong also shares moving stories from her work, like seniors giving life advice to young facilitators, and highlights how simple gestures, from helping a neighbour to checking in on a friend, can strengthen the social fabric of our communities. Whether you're passionate about social impact, elder care, community architecture, or intergenerational connection, this episode offers practical insights and inspiring takeaways on how to create inclusive spaces where everyone, both young and old, feels seen, valued, and connected. https://www.lifestoryclub.org/ 00:00 Meet Dr Jennifer Wong & Building Age-Inclusive Communities 15:27 Age-Inclusive projects & Spaces 21:48 Working for The Elderly 27:06 Success 30:38 A Message for Everyone 32:45 Becoming Inclusive Tips #ageinclusion #communitybuilding #ageinclusivecommunities #JenniferWong #WeCan __________________________________________________________________________ For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to us @Wecan.Shecan 🔔 Subscribe and stay connected for new conversations every week featuring people from all walks of life sharing their stories, wisdom, and lived experiences. 👉 Connect with us on: Instagram:   / wecan.shecan   LinkedIn:   / shecan-world   Substack: https://shecan.substack.com/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...