Laura Carstensen

Laura Carstensen, the founding director of Stanford University's Center on Longevity, discusses the implications of an aging population. She reveals that emotional well-being often improves with age, debunking myths about loneliness in older adults. Carstensen emphasizes the need for rethinking life stages, advocating for a supportive framework to enhance life quality. She explores the idea of aging being non-linear and highlights the importance of societal changes to celebrate age diversity and utilize the skills of older individuals.