Sage: A Journey to the Final Station-My Years Working in Assisted Living (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798989877508)

At the age of 32, Liz Renshaw-Breen found herself thrust into a sea of elderly people. After moving with her husband's job to a new city, the only marketing job she could find was at a retirement home. The only problem-Liz really didn't like old people. But it was either take the job or get a divorce, so she took the job.

Through her immersion into the world of seniors, Liz grew and learned. She began to see them as people. She began to see their value. She even began to love them.

These seniors helped Liz make choices about her marriage, career, and keeping her mind sharp into old age. They taught her what a meaningful life looks like, how to age well, and how to die with dignity, grace, and even joy. Most of all, they helped Liz look back from the end of life while she was still young.

This book describes how Liz witnessed the heartbreaks and joys of aging. It gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the sometimes greedy elder care industry. It shares what Liz learned about dementia, family dynamics, and the world of assisted living. It shows how she tapped into the elders' wisdom and how they helped her learn about facing life, death, and everything in between.