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Happy Marriage, Happy Children: Advice from Geraldine (New Video!)

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Great tips for a happy marriage and successful child-rearing in this new video with Geraldine, a Legacy Project elder. Read More

The Importance of Listening: Elder Wisdom on Video

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A number of the Legacy Project elders had an important lesson for living: Develop the ability to listen – that is, to really listen. Bill, 80, discovered the importance of being truly attentive to what others are saying. Read More

Adding Exclamation Points to Life! New Elder Wisdom Video

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Gene has lived a very full life and continues to enjoy it into his 80s. He shares a tip he offered his children – if you are not using exclamation points, perhaps you aren’t looking for everything life has to offer. Read More

How to Grow Old: Advice on Video from Two Wise Elders

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The elders in the Legacy Project agree on one thing: Young people worry way too much about getting old. They find it a time of new experiences and even adventure. Marilyn and Sy share advice on aging from their own experience. Read More

Eleanor’s Prescription for Happy Living: Wise Elder on Video

Eleanor’s advice for happiness is the latest addition to our video library. She offers two lessons that are clear and to the point: How to be happy, and how to avoid regrets. Enjoy! Read More

How to Avoid Regrets: Sage Advice from Frances and Helga on Video

I’m already regretting the fact that I can’t pass up any holiday food item that catches my eye. So my thoughts turned to regrets today, and how to avoid them. Frances and Helga (both in their 80s) have some great advice for regret-free living. Spend some time with them in these new videos. Read More

Great Advice for Marriage and Child-Rearing: New Video of Ruth, 95

What do you learn over 95 years of living? Frances is an inspiring example of what elders gain from their own experiences that can be passed on. She shares key insights about child-rearing and marriage. Read More

Still in the Race: New Videos with Lessons for Aging Well

Should we worry so much about getting older? Research shows that many young people do. So one of the most surprising findings from the Legacy Project is how positive most of the elders are about life after 70. In these two compelling videos, Jackie and Dr. Monty share their strategies for positive aging. Read More