Aging together : dementia, friendship, and flourishing communities
(Book)
Author
Contributors
McFadden, John T., author.
Published
Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011.
Format
Book
ISBN
9780801899867, 0801899869
Physical Desc
xiv, 235 pages : illustrations
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Minocqua - Adult Nonfiction | 362.196 MCF | Available |
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Published
Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011.
Language
English
ISBN
9780801899867, 0801899869
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"Never in human history have there been so many people entering old age -- roughly one-third of whom will experience some form of neurodegeneration as they age. This seismic demographic shift will force us all to rethink how we live and deal with our aging population.Susan H. McFadden and John T. McFadden propose a radical reconstruction of our societal understanding of old age. Rather than categorize elders based on their respective cognitive consciousness, the McFaddens contend that the only humanistic, supportive, and realistic approach is to find new ways to honor and recognize the dignity, worth, and personhood of those journeying into dementia. Doing so, they argue, counters the common view of dementia as a personal tragedy shared only by close family members and replaces it with the understanding that we are all living with dementia as the baby boomers age, early screening becomes more common, and a cure remains elusive. The McFaddens' inclusive vision calls for social institutions, especially faith communities, to search out and build supportive, ongoing friendships that offer hospitality to all persons, regardless of cognitive status. Drawing on medicine, social science, philosophy, and religion to provide a broad perspective on aging, Aging Together offers a vision of relationships filled with love, joy, and hope in the face of a condition that all too often elicits anxiety, hopelessness, and despair"--Provided by publisher.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
McFadden, S. H., & McFadden, J. T. (2011). Aging together: dementia, friendship, and flourishing communities . Johns Hopkins University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)McFadden, Susan H. and John T., McFadden. 2011. Aging Together: Dementia, Friendship, and Flourishing Communities. Johns Hopkins University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)McFadden, Susan H. and John T., McFadden. Aging Together: Dementia, Friendship, and Flourishing Communities Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)McFadden, Susan H.,, and John T. McFadden. Aging Together: Dementia, Friendship, and Flourishing Communities Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011.
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