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Sharon R. Curtin discusses the book "Nobody Ever Died of Old Age"

BROADCAST: Jun. 7, 1973 | DURATION: 00:50:27

Synopsis

In order to write her book, "Nobody Ever Died of Old Age", Sharon R. Curtin went undercover and pretended to be interested in nursing homes in order to visit the facilities. Curtin's book also offers praise for older people and outrage for their loneliness.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 7, 1973

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55.35 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
50 minutes, 27 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Older Adult & Older Adult Care

People

Authors, Writers Medical personnel

Tags

Curtin, Sharon R.--Interviews Curtin, Sharon R. Nobody ever died of old age. Older people--United States Aging Old age homes--United States. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Curtin, Sharon R.,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Convalescent home Gray Panthers Kuhn, Maggie

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