Embracing Aging: Families Facing Change

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TitleEmbracing Aging: Families Facing Change
Volume1
NotesChildren grow up, parents get older, grandparents get even older! Change is inevitable. In this documentary, families, experts and "wise ones" share insights on aging, housing choices, facing illness, and cooperating as siblings in the care of aging parents. Residents of a cohousing community for those over 55 offer attractive alternatives for the aging years. Experts include: Ira Byock, MD, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center; Stella Henry, RN, Author; Dene Peterson, Founder of ElderSpirit; Jennie Chin Hansen, President-elect, AARP; and others. Includes discussion guide that divides the documentary into 10 sections.

DVD includes bonus content on finances, driving, assessing needs, choosing housing, cohousing and the role of the church. English and Spanish subtitles available on DVD.

Websitehttp://www.embracingaging.com
Copy Status
Item ID Status Location Call ID
1545 in library Resource Centre E 400 Embracing  
TypeDVD   PublisherMennonite Media
LanguageEnglish and Spanish   Year2007
AudienceAdult   Call IDE 400 Embracing
Length58 min    
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