PCBC 50+ HOUSING FORUM: Moscone Center, San Francisco
Thursday, June 28 | 2:30PM - 3:30PM
Toward a Poetics of Aging: A Different Understanding of Life
Dr. Nader Shabahangi offers a new, more complex and rich understanding of life and aging - a radical departure from the dominant paradigm that life is “fulfilled” the prime of life, at the highpoint of a career, or at the peak of one’s power. The Poetics of Aging recognizes that the poem called “life’s poem” finds its final stanza, its completion, only at the very end of life. Aging understood as such is an active process of becoming, learning and growing. We do not get old but grow old. Eldership is the apex of a lifetime of learning and experiencing, of struggle and concern, of being courageous and creative.
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- Elizabeth - family member
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- Regina - family member
Our Voices, Our Stories
family members
Elizabeth
When I first met with one of the representatives from AgeSong, I could see in her eyes and hear in her voice how compassionate and understanding she was with me and with my Mom. I believe this is the first time I heard the word Forgetfulness mentioned (instead of dementia) and it felt wonderful to hear this word being used.
Pamela
I want to personally thank everyone who took such loving care of my Uncle Roy. He was my last living relative, other than my daughters, and I wanted the best for him. I know he got the best during his 17 months at your facility. I will always cherish the memories.
Regina
After spending time in Hayes Valley and Laguna Grove Communities, I came away impressed. I feel that this innovative approach is the new frontier of aging care. I had not seen an interdisciplinary approach like this before. My mother would do well here.