Boomers will be heading into (very) old age following a pandemic, a time of overt ageism and deficient eldercare. The front wave, now heading into their seventies, are on the brink of life changes that will challenge everyone - family, friends, and the health care system too. Recognizing the dire need to meet these challenges, Gillian Ranson investigates what front-wavers are doing to prepare for old age. Regardless of their situation - well off or struggling, partnered on one their own - front-wave boomers share one thing: the need for intimate, caring social ties. Many of them are making these connections with creativity and resilience. Their stories hold lessons for us all.

Book Information
ISBN 9780774890502
Author Gillian Ranson
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint University of British Columbia Press
Publisher University of British Columbia Press
Weight(grams) 127g