by Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Quality of life
The second book, “The End of Old Age” by Marc Agronin, M.D., offers a hopeful view of aging that will resonate with those in the field.
I was particularly struck by the fact that Agronin, a geriatric psychiatrist, began his book with a chapter on why we should grow old, addressing issues around end of life choices and the way we approach old age. The foundation of acknowledging that some people don’t actually want to live to old age is a crucial exploration that sets the tone for the rest of the book.