Community Update

"What do you see when you look at an elderly person?"

This was the title of a post that came across my emails this week and the question and text attached to the email have made me think about this all week... here is what the rest of the message said:

"Too many seniors have told me they feel like a number or that they no longer matter in society, over my 33+ year career. Whether you have an elderly loved one, care for the elderly or interact with the elderly on occasion in your job its important to evaluate your thoughts when you look at an old face. Think about that and please take time to watch a video and share:

One day others will look into your old face. What do you want them to think?

Behind the Old Face is part of a greater project to improve the treatment and care of the elderly. The video includes individuals who have been interviewed and are featured in the best selling book "Behind the Old Face: Aging in America and the Coming..."

Thank you , Angil Tarach-Ritchey RN, GCM
Author, Speaker, Consultant at Behind the Old Face: Aging in America and the Coming Elder Boom