EP 13 / Dr. Louise Aronson / Geriatrician, author and leading voice on reimagining aging

On this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, we sit down with Dr. Louise Aronson, a nationally recognized geriatrician, educator, and the bestselling author of Elderhood. As a professor of medicine at UCSF and a leading voice in aging and eldercare, Dr. Aronson challenges cultural and medical assumptions about growing older and advocates for a more nuanced, inclusive view of elderhood. Derek and Dr. Aronson discuss why aging should be seen as a diverse, decades-long life stage. She highlights the impact of ageism in healthcare, the value of intergenerational programs, and the need for better training and broader reforms to help older adults live fully.