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Aging Parents - Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life

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Book Synopsis: Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in General NonfictionA New York Times BestsellerLonglisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in NonfictionWinner of the WSU AOS Bonner Book AwardWinner of the 2022 At Home With Growing Older Impact AwardAs revelatory as Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal, physician and award-winning author Louise Aronson’s Elderhood is an essential, empathetic look at a vital but often disparaged stage of life.For more than 5,000 years, “old” has been defined as beginning between the ages of 60 and 70. That means most people alive today will spend more years in elderhood than in childhood, and many will be elders for 40 years or more. Yet at the very moment that humans are living longer than ever before, we’ve made old age into a disease, a condition to be dreaded, denigrated, neglected, and denied.Reminiscent of Oliver Sacks, noted Harvard-trained geriatrician Louise Aronson uses stories from her quarter century of caring for patients, and draws from history, science, literature, popular culture, and her own life to weave a vision of old age that’s neither nightmare nor utopian fantasy--a vision full of joy, wonder, frustration, outrage, and hope about aging, medicine, and humanity itself.Elderhood is for anyone who is, in the author’s own words, “an aging, i.e., still-breathing human being.” Read more

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Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life is an extraordinary book that challenges our traditional views on old age and inspires a fresh perspective. As a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction and a New York Times Bestseller, this thought-provoking masterpiece by Louise Aronson will revolutionize the way you think about aging.

In today's society, aging is often associated with decline and limitations. However, Aronson argues that this should not be the case. With her extensive experience as a physician and her empathetic approach, she shares captivating stories from her own quarter century of caring for patients, intertwining them with insights from history, science, literature, and popular culture. This unique blend paints a vivid picture of old age that shatters stereotypes and embraces the true potential and beauty of this stage in life.

Similar to Atul Gawande's groundbreaking book, Being Mortal, Elderhood delivers a message of empowerment and hope. Aronson shows us that elderhood should not be feared or disregarded, but rather celebrated for the wisdom, resilience, and vitality it brings. She exposes the flaws in our current approach to aging and urges us to transform our understanding of medicine and humanity.

As you read Elderhood, you will embark on a journey that evokes a range of emotions - from joy to frustration, and from wonder to outrage. Aronson's storytelling is both captivating and enlightening, providing a truly holistic view of the aging process. Whether you are already in your golden years or just beginning to contemplate the path ahead, this book is a must-read for every aging individual.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to redefine aging for yourself and those around you. Grab a copy of Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life today and immerse yourself in a world where age is celebrated, and every moment is filled with purpose and meaning.

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