Blog #4: Ageism

When reading through chapter 8 of ” Learning to be old and chapter 8 of Elderhood, there were many things that caught my eye. Ageism is a very prevalent form of discrimination, and it is interwoven into many systems and the daily lives of society. When reading...
Blog 3

Blog 3

. What fact about medication and older adults surprised you the most – from either text? Pleaseelaborate as to why you were surprised. When I think about either texts and what surprised me the most is the factor of how normalized and automatic it is for older adults...

Blog post 2: My Late Life Aging

1. Try and put yourself in the situation of truly having to deal with the fearful situation you selectedin question #3.• First, describe how this problematic aging situation might impact you physically,emotionally, socially, and financially. When it comes to thinking...

Hello, my name is Allison Brooks and I am 22 years old. I’m currently finishing up my BSW in social work and aiming to eventually become a counselor. One interesting fact about me, I’m a huge music lover! I’m constantly listening to some form of music and I enjoy the...