19 min

A Fresh Perspective on Caregiving An AARP Take On Today

    • Politics

As our loved ones get older, many have fears or uncertainty about what it means to take care of them. Whether it’s emotional and physical stress or financial strain, caregiving certainly comes with its challenges. But what if we have the wrong idea about caring for our aging friends and family?
Today we hear from Isabel Tom, author of "The Value of Wrinkles: A Young Perspective on How Loving the Old Will Change Your Life." Learn about her experience growing up in a multigenerational household, caring for her grandparents and learning to value the older adults in her life.

As our loved ones get older, many have fears or uncertainty about what it means to take care of them. Whether it’s emotional and physical stress or financial strain, caregiving certainly comes with its challenges. But what if we have the wrong idea about caring for our aging friends and family?
Today we hear from Isabel Tom, author of "The Value of Wrinkles: A Young Perspective on How Loving the Old Will Change Your Life." Learn about her experience growing up in a multigenerational household, caring for her grandparents and learning to value the older adults in her life.

19 min