In this CareNote, the author poses the question: “What has happened to the notion of the ripening of life and why?” Chittister cites how the influence of advertising has put youth at a premium, while those over 60 have seemingly gone “missing”—along with their experience, wisdom, and history. She shows how the reader can approach aging with a positive attitude and reclaim the gifts that come in later years.
8 pages. 5" x 7"