Summary:
The book provides a comprehensive examination of aging, critiquing the ways in which society and the medical establishment often fall short in addressing the needs of the elderly. It offers a vision for how we can improve the later stages of life through cultural change, healthcare reform, and by embracing the opportunities of elderhood.
Key points:
1. Redefining Aging: Aronson believes we need to update our understanding of aging, viewing it as a natural process and elderhood as a unique life stage.
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