What stood out to me the most about ageism in Cruikshank and Aronson’s readings was the impact that the medical system has on older adults. Specifically, hearing about patients with dementia not having their treatment options listened to was a saddening but honest...
The quote that surprised me the most from the readings was, “A lot of Americans have dementia: 5.3 million in 2015, which is more than four and a half more people than have AIDS – and some estimates suggest that only about half the people with dementia has been...
If I had to deal with the fearful situation of my physical health declining with age, I would definitely feel a lot of stress; this is a concept that I already ponder over even though I’m 22 years old. Part of my journey is learning to accept and accommodate for my...
Hi everyone, My name is Demi Sherman and I’m a 22 year old Advancing Standing Master of Social Work Student. I recently completed my BSW at Georgia State University as well. This week, I’ll be starting my internship with the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation. On...
