Aging is not a period of decline—it’s a time of growth, reinvention, and discovery. In this episode, Pam Fultz, Senior Community Relations Manager at Vi, speaks with Dr. Joseph Casciani, founder of the Living to 100 Club. With more than 35 years of experience in aging and psychology, Dr. Casciani shares insights on embracing aging with a positive mindset and continuing to live a fulfilling and active life.

In this episode, they discuss:

• Celebrating Wisdom and Sharing Knowledge: How seniors can reflect on their experiences, engage in intergenerational activities, and document their legacies.
• Lifelong Learning and New Hobbies: The benefits of taking on new challenges, learning new skills, and keeping the brain engaged.
• The Power of Social Connections: Why maintaining relationships and forging new ones can add years to life and improve overall well-being.
• Personal Reflection and Emotional Growth: Using mindfulness, gratitude, and letting go of past negativity to embrace the present.
• Redefining Purpose: Exploring ways to find meaning beyond past careers and roles to create a new self-definition in later years.

Memorable Quotes:

• "We know that wisdom is a valuable asset and we all have wisdom in various shapes and forms."
• "Never too late, never too late—no matter where we are, whatever level we're at."
• "We need to think about, you know, trying out some new behaviors… stepping out of the comfort zone can make all the difference in terms of creating more energy in our lives."
• "Aging well is all about mindset. If we embrace positivity and resilience and curiosity, our senior years are much more rewarding and uplifting and surprising."

Resources:

• Learn more about the Living to 100 Club: [Insert website link]

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