Blog Post 3: The Medicalization of AgingBy Tammara A. Beach Reading Chapter 4 in both Overmedicating Old Americans by Cruikshank and Elderhood by Aronson made me think differently about how we treat older adults in this country, especially when it comes to medication....
In just three weeks, I’ll turn 50. That milestone has made this module on ageism hit differently. Reading Cruikshank, Aronson, and Dovey while reflecting on my own life has forced me to confront how much of society’s attitude toward aging I’ve quietly absorbed over...
When I picture myself in my later years, the fear that rises to the surface isn’t physical illness or memory loss, it’s the possibility of becoming isolated. In my first blog post, I briefly mentioned how watching people I love get older, become ill, or pass...
Hello everyone, I’m Tammara, a proud nontraditional student currently finishing up my BSW. These are my final two semesters, and I’m looking forward to the growth, challenges, and transformation that I know the next nine months will bring. It’s been a long journey...
