THE LIMITS OF FORTITUDE: PRINCIPLES FOR ADVANCING EQUITABLE AGING POLICY
2024
Rethinking Aging Policy: Beyond Fortitude
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Author Information
Author(s): Lowers Jane
Primary Institution: Emory University
Hypothesis
Emphasizing individual fortitude in aging policies is inadequate without systemic supports.
Conclusion
The study suggests that U.S. aging policies need to focus on systemic supports rather than relying solely on individual fortitude.
Supporting Evidence
- Fortitude in aging policies assumes individuals have sufficient wealth and support.
- Older adults face challenges like fixed incomes and chronic illnesses without adequate systemic support.
Takeaway
This study says that just telling older people to be strong isn't enough; we need to help them with better support systems.
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