The Value of Wrinkles

A Young Perspective on How Loving the Old Will Change Your Life

Isabel Tom

• Publisher: Northfield Publishing
• Year: 2020
• eBook ISBN:
  9780802498168
• Print ISBN:
  9780802419538
• Edition: 1

That Wasn't A White Hair, Was It?

We’re so afraid of aging that we begin to devalue ourselves and others with each passing year. The phrase "30 years old" incites panic. Seniors live in separate communities and barely interact with young people, while middle-aged people spend millions each year on anti-aging products.

But what if we have it all wrong? Isabel Tom grew up living with grandparents and has spent over a decade of her career serving older adults. In The Value of Wrinkles she:

• Teaches you what the elderly offer us that we cannot live without
• Challenges our cultural beliefs and practices that affect those who are aging
• Gives you practical insight on how to care for those older than you

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Contents
• Don’t Miss Out
• 1. That Wasn’t a White Hair, Was It?
• 2. I’ve Got Time for You
• 3. Your Invitation Speaks Volumes
• 4. Real-Life Encounters
• 5. An Untapped Resource
• 6. Step Up
• 7. When You’ve Got a “Lemon”
• 8. Old Is Healthy
• 9. Building a Village
• 10. Take Advantage of the Sweet Spot
• 11. Her Sitting Years
• 12. What an Honor
• Epilogue: Only for a Limited Time
• Note from the Author: Something You Should Know
• Acknowledgments
• Notes