Exploring common misconceptions about aging, including the decrease of chronic pain in older individuals and questioning the idea of memory decline as a self-imposed narrative. Sponsored by TIAA for retirement planning and the Next Big Idea Club for intellectual enrichment.
Even with the COVID-19 pandemic, we're living longer, on average, than at any time in history. So why do so many of us act like our last decades are a time to lower our expectations? Neuroscientist and musician Daniel Levitin says old age can be whatever we want it to be. He went deep into the science for his new book, “Successful Aging,” and he’s emerged with some tips.