Exploring the Realities and Misconceptions of Aging

Ashton Applewhite shares her journey of understanding and challenging societal fears and misconceptions about aging. She discovered that our fears of aging are exaggerated and that the majority of older people are not living in nursing homes, and dementia rates are dropping. She also discovered that people actually become happier as they age, with the beginnings and ends of their lives being the happiest. Ashton urges us to rethink our perspectives on aging and embrace the opportunities and wisdom that come with it.