About Louise
Dr. Louise Aronson is a geriatrician, writer, and professor dedicated to changing how society and medicine view aging. She is best known for her New York Times bestselling book, Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, and Reimagining Life. The book challenges common assumptions about what it means to grow old and has been called a “monumental” work on the subject. Through her writing and medical practice, Louise aims to improve the care and understanding of older adults. She has received multiple honors for her work, including the American Geriatrics Society Clinician-Teacher of the Year award. She has also been recognized for her ability to combine medical expertise with a compassionate, human-centered approach, earning the Gold Professorship in Humanism in Medicine. Her influential work has been featured in major media outlets, including NPR’s Fresh Air, the TODAY show, and CBS This Morning. In addition to her medical achievements, she is a talented writer, having received several Pushcart Prize nominations and a MacDowell fellowship.
