We’re about to lose Is the living presence of the elders who make up the Greatest Generation. Is anyone paying attention? And how can we celebrate this group while they are still with us? Read More
A Heart, a Message, and the Magic of Growing Old
After speaking at a hospice event, I was given a heart with the word “MAGIC” on it. And that led me back to Edwina, 94, who taught me about finding the magic in aging. Read More
Pop’s Life Lessons – His Children Remember
Sarah and her siblings honored their father by summarizing his lessons for living – a wonderful way to remember an elder! Read More
The Emphasis Should Be on Life!
Among the Legacy Project elders, I found the advice from people in their 90s and beyond to be particularly stirring. Wilfred, 93, reflected on his long life experience and offers these lessons for living (including one from Zorba the Greek!). Read More
A Teacher’s Advice to Young People
Arlene, 83, grew up in the segregated South, became a teacher, and shares advice to young people from her very full life. Read More
How to be 89: Lenore’s Advice for Aging Well
Lenore, 89, sent her lessons learned in a remarkable letter. She reflects on what makes for a good life, as well as a good old age. Some secrets: Keep learning, keep active, keep laughing. Read More
Top 10 List from the Wisest Americans: How to Be Happier
From the 1200 elders in the Legacy Project: A “Top 10″ list of lessons for living a happier life. Read More
Elder Wisdom: Where’s the Sex?
Over 1000 people. Hundreds of lessons. And no one mentioned sex? A reader raises a great question: Why didn’t the elders’ lessons bring sex into the picture? I’m hoping you have ideas. Read More
