When we’re young, we tend to associate aging with loss. We often look ahead with concern or even dread at losing favorite activies. What you learn when you talk to a lot of older people, however, is how well many of them adapt to the inability to do favorite activities, substituting other enjoyable pasttimes for them. Manny, age 73, shared his thoughts about this issue. Read More
Helga on Surviving Loss and Practicing Tolerance: Video
How can we deal with almost unimaginable loss. Listen to Helga tell about overcoming a family tragedy, and about how fleeing Nazi Germany taught her about tolerance. Read More
Never Give Up
An inevitable part of moving through the life course is loss. The elders tell us that we must learn to live with what life hands us, and learn ways to be happy in spite of loss. For example, Gloria told me that widowhood can be survived and that there is life after loss. Read More
Secrets to Happiness: New Videos of Elder Wisdom
Two wonderful elders from the Legacy Project give their advice about how to become and stay happy. Inspiring life lessons about making happiness a conscious choice, from Jessie and Lou, two people who have learned how to do it. Read More
Getting Through Hard Times: New Videos!
What do you do when life gets tough? Jackie and Monty have had their share of difficulties. Watch their videos and learn their advice for surviving and thriving! Read More
With Children, It’s the Time that Counts
Many of the elders believe that when it comes to child-rearing, there’s one thing your kids want more than anything else: your time. Paul, 80, when asked about the key to successful child-rearing fully endorsed the idea that time spent together is the most important thing. Read More
