Bernard A. Steinman, PhD, CFLE

Associate Professor Human Development
& Family Sciences

My topics of expertise:

Bernard A. Steinman, PhD, CFLE​

Associate Professor Human Development
& Family Sciences

My topics of expertise:

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Bernard A. Steinman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, and a Certified Family Life Educator. He is a trained Gerontologist who specializes in improving person/environment fit and promoting active aging.

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Close-up photo of an older adult's hands resting on their lap, symbolizing dignity and thoughtfulness. Image accompanies the UW Extension A.G.E. blog article titled 'What to Call Old People,' which explores respectful and inclusive language around aging.

AGE | What do we call “old people”?

Each spring when I teach my class on aging, I ask young students–who are usually in their early 20s–what we should call people over the age of or around 65.

I hear pretty much the same list year after year: elderly, senior citizens, aged, elders, senile and geriatrics.

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Photograph of an older adult using a walker to move through a well-lit home hallway with supportive handrails and wide doorways. This image supports the UW Extension A.G.E. blog article titled 'Home Modifications Can Promote Aging in Place.

AGE | Home Modifications Can Promote Aging in Place​

If you ask older people about their preferred living situation in the future, most will say that they would like to remain living in their current home for as long as possible. This is because for many people, homes have much greater meaning and sentimental value, far beyond the “bricks and mortar” they’re made from.

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