The readings from Aronson, Cruikshank, and Dovey pushed me to consider how society treats older adults and how we talk, think, and even feel about aging, often in ways we don’t recognize as ageist. One example from Aronson that deeply impacted me was how...
A few years ago, I watched a video of this gentleman stopping older adults on the street and asking them questions. One of those videos, a gentleman was 82 and said he was on no medications, and that shocked me, 82 and no medications?! How was that possible? Reading...
While I hope to age well, I know there is always the possibility of living with dementia. Physically, this feels daunting. As someone who is already neurodiverse, I can imagine misplacing items more often, struggling with fatigue, and experiencing even slower...
Hi! I’m Mary, and I’m a second-year Master’s student in Gerontology. I’m passionate about helping older adults, particularly those with dementia, and much of my academic focus is centered around this area. While my personal experience with older adults is mainly...
