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Susan & Sophie Sophie Woodruff, 32, is an outgoing child immigration lawyer who lives in an Airstream trailer in a suburb of New Orleans. She grew up in a single parent home. Susan Woodruff, 51, is a former nurse and caregiver in Covington, La. and is Sophie’s mother. Their relationship used to be strained but has recently improved as they have worked through issues together. Abe & Leo Abraham “Abe” Barrientos, 60, is a sensitive man with a big heart. He and his wife have multiple generations living in their Tigard, Ore. home, including Abe’s mother-in-law, 79, who is experiencing early stages of memory loss. Leandro “Leo” Barrientos, 30, is a free-spirited guy with a passion for fishing. He is a musician currently working as a server at an Italian restaurant. Carol & L’Oreal Carol Causieestko, 55, is a cosmetics sales representative in Atlanta. Carol works in beauty and fashion, and prefers to avoid any conversations about aging. L’Oreal McCollum, 35, has a degree in human sexuality, is based in Philadelphia, and is Carol’s daughter. L’Oreal and her mother are each trying to figure out their next steps in life and redefine themselves. Roger & Drey (pictured at right) Roger Campbell, 65, is a retiree in Nampa, Id. with a garage full of memorabilia and a passion for nature walks. Despite the best efforts of his son, Roger is trying to steer clear of the realities of growing older. Drey Campbell, 35, is a social worker and former deacon in his church in Nampa, Id. Drey has a close relationship with his father, Roger, and often takes on the role of parent out of concern for his health.
Ellen Goodman Ellen Goodman is director of The Conversation Project, a public engagement initiative helping people talk about their wishes for end-of-life care. “The thing that people fear the most about old age is not eye surgery, or whether they are slowed up or even whether they are in a wheelchair.What they fear the worst is cognitive problems. That they will not be themselves.” Joseph Coughlin Dr. Joseph Coughlin is director of the MIT AgeLab and author of “The Longevity Economy.” His research and writing explores how global demographic change and technology are transforming business and society. “The future of care for older adults in 2045... we can’t even begin to imagine what that might be. But we can imagine what people will want.” Adriana Perez Dr. Adriana Perez is an assistant professor of nursing at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Her research and advocacy aids healthy aging in Latinas and informs environmental policies that promote healthy aging. “Music could be a medicine just as physical activity could be a medicine, and I think we underestimate the power of the arts in keeping older adults healthy and happy and joyful.”
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