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The Big Move : Life Between the Turning Points /

When her husband's ill health forces them to move into an assisted living facility, Anne Wyatt-Brown suddenly finds herself surrounded by elderly residents, mostly sick or disabled. In this short but provocative collection, distinguished gerontologists reflect on Anne's moving account of h...

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Main Authors: Wyatt-Brown, Anne M., 1939- (Author), Kivnick, Helen Q. (Author), Ray, Ruth E., 1954- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Bloomington : Indiana University Press, [2016]
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:When her husband's ill health forces them to move into an assisted living facility, Anne Wyatt-Brown suddenly finds herself surrounded by elderly residents, mostly sick or disabled. In this short but provocative collection, distinguished gerontologists reflect on Anne's moving account of her transition from a vibrant, independent, and scholarly life to one that is quieter, slower, and that takes up considerably less space. By questioning notions of care and community, stigmas of aging, and the psychological factors involved in accepting assistance, this volume provides an instructive framework for thinking about aging, continued care, and our last big move.
Physical Description:1 online resource (118 pages).
ISBN:9780253020734