Children 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.
58 minutes. Closed captioned. Includes discussion guide.
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.
See website at www.Embracing Aging.com
