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A Composite Vignette of Older Adults’ Transitions into Old Age: Purpose, Meaning, and Identity in Later Life
No full textAs individuals age, they encounter a series of transitions that shape their physical health, sense of purpose, identity, and perceptions of the world around them. These transitions, which include retirement, bereavement, relocation, and declining physical health, are pivotal moments in the lives of older adults. This article explores these potentially life-altering transitions and investigates their influence on concepts such as purpose, meaning, and identity in later life, employing creative nonfiction presented within a composite vignette. We explored the experiences of a diverse group of older adults, offering a compelling and shared narrative that sheds light on the complexities of later-life transitions. This study provides a nuanced understanding of the multifaceted nature of transitions in later life by offering a story of lived experiences through these pivotal life events and their repercussions on the well-being of older adults. This study serves as a valuable resource for academics, health-care professionals, and policy makers seeking to enhance the quality of life for older adults. Through narrative storytelling, this article provides insight into key lived experiences that define the journey into later life, ultimately contributing to the broader topic of aging, identity, and well-being
Public Librarianship & Food Justice: Exploring the Intersections
Get PDFThis report explores and examines some of the intersections between public librarianship and food justice. Food justice is a topic many working in public libraries wish to understand and put into action. Many struggle to do so in a way that is sustainable for the institution of the public library. These findings emerged from focus groups with public library workers conducted from November 2023 to March 2024. This report introduces five themes based on focus group conversations. Three themes describe how public library workers think about the intersections of food justice and public librarianship (1-3). Two describe how library workers structure their labor around it (4-5). The five themes are: 1. The library is an evolving, multi-cultural community resource and hub 2. Food access is essential to learning and literacy 3. Library workers feel pressure and guilt to address all needs and individuals 4. Procedures and policies integrate food work into library work 5. Partnerships integrate library work into food wor