The Age of Dignity by Ai-jen Poo with Ariane Conrad
Reviewed by: Barb Rude, Reference Assistant
Genre: Non-Fiction
Suggested Age: Adults
What is the book about?: Millions of Baby Boomers are about to become Elder Boomers. They will live longer than their parents and need more extensive care. The author argues that our current geriatric institutions are completely unsustainable, undesirable, and unaffordable—we need change on many levels to prepare this huge demographic shift. Infrastructure. Cooperation. Organization. A new and much-needed respect for caregivers, the people who will allow our parents and grandparents to age with dignity.
My review: This is an important subject, and I’m relieved to see these kinds of discussions happening. Poo and many others are working hard to provide the future they want for their parents and ultimately themselves, as well as championing the rights of caregivers to improve the quality of life for both givers and receivers of home care. Poo suggests solutions to impending problems and describes programs running successfully today. This book is short yet powerful.
Rating: 4/5
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