We Are Happy Despite Our Losses Image designed by © luciano on AdobeStock Both young and middle-aged people, almost everyone, dreads becoming old. Yet research has found that when we are older, most of us are happy — even happier than when we were younger. Yet, this doesn’t add up. We all know in our bones that neither dread of growing old nor happiness can be the whole story. My early experiences with old people were unpleasant and a bit scary. One of my grandfathers was bed

Old age is not what it used to be. Today, those of us over 70 hold untapped potential to safeguard our democratic values. This month’s blog serves as a rallying cry rouse the sleeping giant of elder power into action against rising authoritarianism and to mobilize for the principles we cherish.

After age 70, the Big Questions become: “What is the purpose of all these added years?”, “ What is essential for a good life now?” and...