Multi-talented clinician takes out prestigious award
“I also love literature and the stories in this collection, all by well-known Australian authors, are beautifully written. “They view old age from various perspectives, through the lense of older men and women, their sons, daughters or grandchildren and observers.” She said the stories explore not only sickness and frailty but many aspects of ageing including resilience and defeat, satisfaction and regret, love, loss and laughter. “They present a picture of what it is to grow old as an Australian. Each story is original, infused with acute observations and trademark Australian wry humour,” she said.
There’s been wonderful recognition for Royal North Shore Hospital’s Associate Professor Sue Ogle. The head of the department of aged care managed to find time this year to publish a book of short stories about ageing called, ‘A Lasting Conversation. Stories on Ageing’. Sue edited the collection of stories and authored one of them. The book has just won this year’s Australasian Journal on Ageing book award, a prestigious and competitive prize. A/Prof Ogle has welcomed the award, saying the book was a labour of love. “Those of us who work with older people and their families enjoy hearing fascinating life stories every day,” she said.
“It’s this diversity, positivity and humour that makes the book a great resource for carers, students and anyone interested in ageing.” This is the second book that A/Prof Ogle has published on ageing, the first was a poetry book, ‘Falling and Flying. Poems on Ageing’. Proceeds from the book and the prize will be donated to the Penney Ageing Research trust fund which supports valuable research within the Kolling Institute, led by Professor Sarah Hilmer.
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