I worry about the possibility of facing dementia in my later years. This concern brings a lot of stress and could change how I see aging. How dementia affects my life will depend on its severity, but I already foresee various challenges. For example, I might struggle...
Aging Practice Blog Post 2: My Late-Life Aging In my first blog post, I discussed my thoughts about growing older and what I hope my life will look like during later adulthood. I imagined myself remaining independent, traveling, spending time with family and friends,...
When I think about aging and the possibility of losing my independence, I honestly believe it would be one of the hardest adjustments for me. I am so used to being able to do things for myself, make my own decisions, go where I want to go, and take care of my own...
Facing the Loss of Independence in Later Life When I completed the Meaning of Growing Old introductory activity, I identified losing my independence as the part of aging that scares me the most. Independence has always been extremely important to me. I am used to...
In my latest post for Blog 1 I shared that one aspect of aging that genuinely concerns me is cognitive decline, particularly dementia. Because I have witnessed dementia affect my family, imagining myself in that situation is not merely an academic exercise. My great...
