Embracing Elderhood

By Laura Knoy on Tuesday, September 20, 2005.

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For many Americans, getting older means dealing with illnesses, losing ones independence, and losing friends and loved ones. And that has most of us scared of aging. But Dr. Bill Thomas, an expert in geriatric medicine and eldercare, says our senior years don't have to be a time of isolation and is trying to change the way Americans think about that stage of their lives. We'll talk with Dr. Thomas about his ideas and how he hopes to change the dialogue on aging. Dr. Thomas is the author of several books, including his most recent, "What Are Old People For? How Elders Will Save the World". He will be in New Hampshire later in the week as part of AARP's national "Medicines and You" campaign.

Dr. Thomas' New Hampshire Schedule:
Thursday, September 22

10:00 am: Greater Nashua Healthy Community Collaborative

5:00 pm: Physicians at St. Joseph Hospital and Southern New Hampshire Medical Center - Joint CME (continuing medical education)

9:00 pm: Nashua Pharmacist Assembly

Friday, September 23

SeniorFest; St. Philip Greek Orthodox Church; 500 West Hollis Street; Nashua. Free and open to the public

9:00 to 12:00: Exhibits, screenings. Medicines & You booth set up so folks can pick up information specific to better manage their medications. This is an annual event sponsored by the two hospitals. Approximately 70 organizations involved. Takes place in Fellowship Hall.

12:00 to 1:00: Dr. Thomas gives a presentation to consumers. In the sanctuary of the church. Medicines & You: You Have the Power! 30 minutes of Q&A follows presentation.