Who Do You Want to Be When You Grow Old?

You can be the person you seek to be.

Society views aging as a diminishment. Shed this mind-set and adopt the attitude that you will continue to flourish, evolve and contribute to the world, throughout your life, despite the challenges of aging.

At the heart of this mind-set lies purpose, and the belief that your life has substance and value.

Embrace the changes and experiences of senior adulthood by owning the word “old.”

American culture celebrates youth and frames aging as the decline of vitality and relevancy. Yet the second half of your life is no less valuable than the first. Own the word “old,” and embrace the experiences of senior adulthood.

The word “old” inhibits when people view it as a negative descriptor, feel marginalized or deny the facts of aging. They internalize the notion, perpetuated throughout society, that old age is an affliction rather than a life stage. As you face unavoidable changes in your mind and body, reimagine what they signal. Your later years can be the most profound and fulfilling time of your life – an opportunity to live in alignment with your core values. Getting...