New Dimensions The Difference Between Elderhood and Growing Older - Diana Percy - ND3686
Nov 19, 2025
Diana Percy, founder of Organization Development Australia and author of *Becoming an Elder*, dives into the transformative journey of elderhood. She emphasizes that aging can bring creativity and a new purpose, separating elderhood from merely being elderly. Percy highlights how awareness of mortality can motivate meaningful action and reshapes priorities towards connection and contribution. She encourages elders to embrace solitude, reassess relationships, and engage in community, noting that joy and humor support a vibrant elder life.
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Elderhood Is Different From Old Age
- Diana Percy distinguishes elderhood from old age and being elderly as different life states with different orientations toward life.
- Elderhood is an active, wisdom-developing phase while old age can be a quieter winding-down period.
Let Mortality Motivate Action
- Use awareness of mortality as motivation to prioritize what truly matters and take action on it now.
- Stop postponing meaningful activities and deliberately bring your core values into daily life.
Prune Relationships To Lighten Life
- Review current relationships and shed those that drain your energy while keeping kindness intact.
- Prioritize companions who uplift you and remove peripheral burdens to lighten your life.
