Widening our professional lenses: “Eldering” as a systemic imperative. 0426

Abstract The concept of “eldering” frames aging as an evolving, relational facet within families applicable to diverse legal and cultural contexts. By broadening our professional lenses, we can more effectively respond to the complex, layered interdependent intricacies of families, and the needs of the individuals within, as they evolve through time. This article incorporates valuable insights from this Family Court Review Special Issue and offers a guide for professionals and the court to bridge the gaps between outdated norms and lived realities of family systems, benefitting multigenerations, practitioners, and the court.