At the heart of Dr. Auman’s contributions lies her groundbreaking book, “Keenagers: Telling a New Story about Aging.” Through this transformative work, she challenges prevailing narratives about aging and presents a fresh perspective that empowers individuals to embrace their later years with enthusiasm and vitality. Dr. Auman’s unique blend of academic expertise and real-world experience shines through in this book, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to redefine their understanding of aging.
“Corinne Auman unpacks the complex world of aging in America with the knowledge, wisdom, and compassion to help us ALL. Everyone gets older and Corinne helps us plan so we can age well and support those we love as they show us the way.”
In her book Keenagers, Telling a New Story about Aging, Corinne Auman urges us to recognize this truth: if we live, we age. Our abilities will decline. We may need care, or we may end up providing care. We shouldn’t just hope things will go well, we need a plan. We need to be wise about this time if we are “keen” to live it well. Auman opens the door to conversations about these extra years. The book is reader-friendly, and succeeds in nudging us in the right direction of planning for the future.