Nationwide — Ivory Desires to be a Gerontologist by Aisha C. Younger is a heartwarming new youngsters’s guide that follows the journey of 10-year-old Ivory, a younger lady who discovers her ardour for serving to older adults via the deep bond she shares together with her grandparents. Designed for readers ages 6 to 12, the story introduces the sector of gerontology as a significant and rewarding profession path for youth who get pleasure from spending time with seniors.
As Ivory spends time together with her grandparents, she experiences firsthand the ability of affection, compassion, and household connection. When a life-changing second happens, she realizes that she desires to commit her life to supporting the aged. In an age when many youngsters are being raised or supported by grandparents, Ivory Desires to be a Gerontologist serves as an inspiring and well timed useful resource that encourages empathy, caregiving, and the significance of giving again to older generations.
Greater than only a profession introduction, the guide additionally explores themes of religion, intergenerational love, and the worth of group service. It exposes younger readers to a number of eldercare-related professions, similar to nursing and caregiving, and introduces them to the function of a gerontologist: somebody who research the growing older course of and advocates for the well being, dignity, and well-being of older adults.
The story is impressed by the real-life journey of creator Aisha C. Younger, who found her ardour for gerontology as a baby, due to the affect of a college steerage counselor.
A local of Colorado, Aisha holds a B.S. in Gerontology from Bethune-Cookman College, anM.A. in Gerontology from the College of South Florida, and a Th.M. from Xavier College of Louisiana. She is presently pursuing a Physician of Ministry diploma at Emory College.
In 2009, Aisha based African People in Gerontology (AAIG), a nationwide group devoted to selling consciousness and advocacy for growing older points within the Black group. She can also be the creator of Reverence Day: Honoring Aged African People, a day put aside to acknowledge the legacy and contributions of African American elders.
A passionate gerontologist, chaplain, and womanist theologian, Aisha finds pleasure in civic engagement and cherishes time spent together with her daughter, studying, and crafting.
To study extra about African People in Gerontology or Reverence Day, please go to www.blacksngerontology.org
Concerning the BookIvory Desires to be a GerontologistBy Aisha C. YoungISBN#: 979-8-21-86856-9-024 pagesAvailable on Amazon and Barnes & Noble
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