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The Measure of Our Age: Navigating Care, Safety, Money, and Meaning Later in Life

Name: The Measure of Our Age: Navigating Care, Safety, Money, and Meaning Later in Life
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Book Synopsis: An expert on elder justice maps the challenges of aging, how things go wrong, and presents powerful tools we can use to forge better long lives for ourselves, our families, and our communities. As tens of millions of Americans are living longer lives, longevity is creating challenges that cut across race, class, and gender. Caregivers help older relatives for “free,” but with high costs to themselves in time, money, jobs, and health. Scammers target countless seniors. The institutions built to protect older people—like nursing homes and guardianship—too often harm them instead. And epidemics of isolation and loneliness make older people vulnerable to all sorts of harm.

In The Measure of Our Age, elder justice expert and MacArthur “genius” grant recipient, M.T. Connolly investigates the systems we count on to protect us as we age. Weaving first-person accounts, her own experience, and shocking investigative reporting, she exposes a reality that has long been hidden and sometimes actively covered up. But her investigation also reveals reasons for hope within everyone’s grasp.

Connolly’s strategies and action plans for navigating the many challenges of aging will appeal to a wide range of readers—adult children caring for aging parents; policymakers trying to do the right thing; and, should we be so lucky as to live to old age, all of us. This book transforms how we think about aging.

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Are you ready to navigate the challenges of aging with confidence? Introducing "The Measure of Our Age: Navigating Care, Safety, Money, and Meaning Later in Life." Written by elder justice expert and MacArthur "genius" grant recipient, M.T. Connolly, this groundbreaking book provides powerful tools to help you forge a better, longer life for yourself and your loved ones.

In today's world, longevity comes with its own set of challenges. Regardless of your race, class, or gender, the issues faced by older Americans are universal. Caregivers may provide assistance to older relatives, but often at a high personal cost in terms of time, money, jobs, and even health. Scammers continuously target the elderly, taking advantage of their vulnerability. The institutions designed to protect older individuals, such as nursing homes and guardianship services, can sometimes do more harm than good. Additionally, epidemics of isolation and loneliness further increase the risks faced by seniors.

The Measure of Our Age uncovers the systems we rely on to protect us as we age. Through first-person accounts, investigative reporting, and M.T. Connolly's own expertise, this book shines a light on the hidden realities and cover-ups that have plagued our aging population for far too long. But this book isn't just about revealing the problems; it also offers hope and actionable strategies for navigating the challenges of aging.

Whether you're an adult child taking care of aging parents, a policymaker striving to make a difference, or simply someone who wants to prepare for their own future, The Measure of Our Age is a must-read. It will transform the way you think about aging, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to ensure a better and more fulfilling life for yourself and your loved ones.

Don't let the uncertainties of aging overwhelm you. Take control of your future and make informed decisions. Get your copy of "The Measure of Our Age: Navigating Care, Safety, Money, and Meaning Later in Life" today and embark on a journey towards a brighter tomorrow.

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