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Vital Aging

In every community there are men and women in their 90s and 100s who are still vital and active, sound of mind, body, and spirit. Most have persevered through many hardships, and have learned the value of adding life to their years, not just years to their life.

Decades of research have debunked the myth that to be old is to be sick and frail. A dramatic decline in old age is not inevitable. Many older adults have the potential to live life to the fullest into their 10th decade. Research shows that the choices we make have tremendous impact on our own aging process.