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In 1998, Hallmark unveiled their new "One-Hundredth-Birthday" cards, and by 2007 annual sales were at 85,000. America is rapidly graying: between now and 2030, the number of people in the U.S. over the age of 80 is expected to almost triple. But how long people live raises the question of how well they live.

Aging Our Way follows the everyday lives of 30 elders (ages 85-102) living at home and mostly alone to understand how they create and maintain meaningful lives for themselves. Drawing on the latest interdisciplinary scholarship on aging and three years of interviews with the elders, Meika Loe explores how elders navigate the practical challenges of ...

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In 1998, Hallmark unveiled their new "One-Hundredth-Birthday" cards, and by 2007 annual sales were at 85,000. America is rapidly graying: between now and 2030, the number of people in the U.S. over the age of 80 is expected to almost triple. But how long people live raises the question of how well they live.

Aging Our Way follows the everyday lives of 30 elders (ages 85-102) living at home and mostly alone to understand how they create and maintain meaningful lives for themselves. Drawing on the latest interdisciplinary scholarship on aging and three years of interviews with the elders, Meika Loe explores how elders navigate the practical challenges of living as independently as possible while staying healthy, connected, and comfortable. While most books on the subject treat old age as a social problem and elders as simply diminished versions of their former selves, Aging Our Way views them as they really are: lively, complicated, engaging people finding creative ways to make their aging as meaningful and manageable as possible. In their own voices, elders describe how they manage everything from grocery shopping, doctor appointments, and disability, to creating networks of friends and maintaining their autonomy. In many ways, these elders can serve as role models. The lessons they have learned about living in moderation, taking time for themselves, asking for help, keeping a sense of humor, caring for others, and preparing for death provide an invaluable source of wisdom for anyone hoping to live a long and fulfilling life. Through their stories, Loe helps us to think about aging, well-being, and the value of human relationships in new ways.

Written with remarkable warmth and depth of understanding, Aging Our Way offers a vivid look at a group of people who too often remain invisible--those who have lived the longest--and all they have to teach us.

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The stereotype of the "oldest old" (age 85 and above) in our society is of frailty and dependence, often in nursing homes. Yet 78% of those in this demographic still live in their own homes and 75% still drive. Colgate University sociologist Loe (The Rise of Viagra) reports on her research on 30 oldest old individuals in small city and rural upstate New York. She draws 13 lessons from their experiences, including "(Re) Design Your Living Space," "Resort to Tomfoolery," and "Accept and Prepare for Death." Above all, she notes that the oldest old remain very much in charge of their own lives: "They innovate. They grow and learn." Some 30% volunteer and 40% provide financial contributions to family members. Loe also stresses the importance of social capital, the network of relatives, friends, neighbors, and even paid help who sustain the elderly emotionally and practically. Loe's writing is clear, jargon-free, and warm—she clearly likes and often admires her subjects. She has done an excellent job in organizing her book topically and lets her subjects speak for themselves, then distills their most important points. While there are few startling revelations, there is a great deal of wisdom. (Oct.)

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780199797905
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
  • Publication date: 10/6/2011
  • Pages: 344
  • Sales rank: 296,118
  • Product dimensions: 6.40 (w) x 9.30 (h) x 1.20 (d)

Meet the Author

Meika Loe is Associate Professor of Sociology and Women's Studies at Colgate University and the author of The Rise of Viagra: How the Little Blue Pill Changed Sex in America.

Table of Contents

Prologue: 30-60-90: A Short Meditation on Age and Perspective Introduction: Living at Home and Making it Work Lesson 1: Continue to Do What You Did Lesson 2: (Re) Design Your Living Space Lesson 3: Live in Moderation Lesson 4: Take Time for Self Lesson 5: Ask for Help; Mobilize Resources Lesson 6: Connect with Peers Lesson 7: Resort to Tomfoolery Lesson 8: Care for Others Lesson 9: Reach out to Family Lesson 10: Get Intergenerational; Redefine Family Lesson 11: Insist on Hugs Lesson 12: Be Adaptable Lesson 13: Accept and Prepare for Death Conclusion: New Perspectives on the Oldest Old Postscript: On Doing Ninety (by Ann, research participant)
Epilogue: Updates on Study Participants Appendix: Best Practices in Supporting Aging in Place

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  • Posted December 18, 2011

    An important book for all of us

    I am not a demographer or a researcher, but I consider myself reasonably well informed. Aging Our Way put a lot of things in perspective for me about what is happening in the US (and beyond)-- in terms of the "graying" of our population. As the parent of a young child, I find myself often surrounded by young families, but Prof. Loe points out in this new book that people over 85 are actually the fastest growing segment of our society now. I knew that people were living longer, but I didn't realize how many "elders" there are, or that so many of them -- especially women -- manage to live alone. The book has made me think about my own aging parents, and my entire family. To add to my enjoyment of the book, it is really beautifully written. The author does a good job of putting the interviews she did with these "elders" into a larger perspective. She connects their stories to the communities they live in, but also makes connections to the larger world. I think it's remarkable how Loe gets her subjects talking so honestly and openly about their lives. Their stories really carry the reader along. I read this book recently and had it out on the coffee table when my 83 year old mother-in-law picked it up and started reading it!

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