So, how old is too old: A forced reflection on the meaning of old age
This first person narrative details an illuminating and personal insight that transpired for the, a gerontologist. Her attitudes about growing older, the meaning of old age, and implicit ageist views are challenged during a chance encounter. This insight occurred in the most unlikely place—a racetrack—and during a time when she was certainly “off duty” as a gerontologist and thus, perhaps, most unprepared for the consequences of the interaction. The is forced to reflect upon her own life and old age future, and is able to find serenity and peace in that vision.
Reference Information:
Sellers, D. (2009). So, how old is too old: A forced reflection on the meaning of old age. Journal of Aging, Humanities, and the Arts, 3(2), 140-143.
This entry was posted on Friday, September 18th, 2009. It is filed under Family Studies and Human Services and is tagged with ageism, attitudes, gerontology, old age.