But Dr. William Thomas, an internationally known geriatrician, challenges us to welcome it and see it for its possibilities.
A Harvard-trained physician, Dr. Thomas is coming to Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold tomorrow to discuss his views on aging and plans to revolutionize long-term care in the United States.
"Old age represents a stunning success on both a personal and a cultural level," said Dr. Thomas, "and yet we treat it as if it was some kind of failure."
His lecture will be based on his book, "What Are Old People For? How Elders...
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