A NEW VIRTUAL SERIES! Next Chapter Conversations: A Quarterly Compass
Introduction from Kyle Longton, Executive Director of the Senior Living Foundation
Welcome to SLF’s Next Chapter Conversations: A Quarterly Compass — a new conversation series created to inspire meaningful dialogue around healthy aging, wellness, personal growth, and life’s evolving journeys.
Through authentic stories, expert insights, and shared experiences, this series aims to empower individuals and families with knowledge, support, and connection. Join us as we explore the conversations that matter most — because every new chapter deserves community and understanding.
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Q2 Topic: Healthy Aging & Book Feature
Book Feature: Elderhood by Dr. Louise Aronson
We are excited to introduce the first feature in the SLF Book Club series focused on the topic of Healthy Aging. Our featured selection is Elderhood by Dr. Louise Aronson — a thoughtful and compelling exploration of aging, caregiving, and what it means to grow older in today’s world. Through personal stories, medical insight, and cultural reflection, the book challenges common misconceptions about aging and encourages readers to view elderhood as a meaningful stage of life.
Dr. Aronson is a geriatrician, professor of medicine at UCSF, and a leading advocate for improving elder care and redefining society’s understanding of aging.
We also encourage our community to watch her inspiring TEDMED Talk, “Embracing Elderhood as a Stage of Life.”
Learn More:
- Book author's official site: https://louisearonson.com/books/elderhood/
- Link to her "About" page: https://louisearonson.com/about/
- TED Talk Link: TEDMED - Louise Aronson "Embracing elderhood as a stage of life": https://www.tedmed.com/talk/embracing-elderhood-as-a-stage-of-life/
Click here to view valuable resources, including videos, articles, and other books, curated on the topic of Healthy Aging.
Q3 Topic: Caregiving
Book Feature: The Unexpected Journey by Emma Heming Willis
The Unexpected Journey, Emma Heming Willis discusses the importance of self-care for caregivers. Her husband, Bruce Willis, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2022. After leaving the doctor’s office, she found herself lost on what to do next. She wrote this book to help other caregivers “feel less isolated, better prepared, and empowered to navigate this journey with strength and support.” Learn more about Willis at https://emmahemingwillis.com/.
Click here to view valuable resources, including videos, articles, and other books, curated on the topic of Caregiving.