As we near the end of the quarter, I am really appreciative of all the conversations I’ve had and for having learned so much. I feel like I have become a completely different person as I have gained a new perspective on aging and the life course. I now realize that before taking this course I was unconsciously ageist and succumbed to ageist stereotypes. I am now very aware of certain ageist comments and ideas and even call others out when I hear them. I really had no idea what I was expecting when applying for this course, but my expectations have been exceeded. I have felt so much joy and contentment from my conversations with older adults and volunteering at events. I’ve never felt so satisfied! This course has also made me more curious about future careers where I am able to work with older adults as I’ve enjoyed it so much this quarter. These past few weeks have been especially fun as we have been working on our mini capstone project. As I conducted interviews with older adults, I never stopped smiling. The first few interviews were held at National City where we volunteered at a community event for older adults and helped with the karaoke station. This volunteer event was so cute, and I enjoyed all the activities we had done this morning, including a quick workout and dancing. Attached below is a picture of me and Anthony, one of the older adults I interviewed for my mini capstone. We were also able to interview older adults at Casa De Manana. Casa De Manana took my breath away. It was everything one could want and more. I wish this type of community was accessible for everybody. As I leave this course, I hope that the future becomes more equitable for people across all ages, especially those at the end of the life course.
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Hannah ChoiHannah Choi is a Public Health major with a concentration in Public Policy and Management, she is Archives
March 2022
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