Bibliograph

Front-wave boomers, growing (very) old, staying connected, and reimagining aging, Gillian Ranson

Type

Label

Front-wave boomers, growing (very) old, staying connected, and reimagining aging, Gillian Ranson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Front-wave boomers

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1276934453

Responsibility statement

Gillian Ranson

Sub title

growing (very) old, staying connected, and reimagining aging

Summary

"Boomers will be heading into (very) old age following a pandemic, a time of overt ageism and deficient eldercare. The front wave, now heading into their seventies, are on the brink of life changes that will challenge everyone--family, friends, and the health care system too. Recognizing the dire need to meet these challenges, Gillian Ranson investigates what front-wavers are doing to prepare for old age. Regardless of their situation--rich, poor, married, divorced, or entirely alone--front-wave boomers share one thing: the need for intimate, caring social ties. Many of them are making these connections with creativity and resilience. Their stories hold lessons for us all."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Background on the Boomers -- Family Matters -- Friends and Communities -- Thinking Ahead -- Pandemic Portraits -- Lessons Learned -- Doing Things Differently -- Reimagining Aging

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