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Aging Well Well-beingFor Older Adults, Life Review Writing Shared with College Students = Renewed Sense of Purpose By articleA unique program combining a life review writing workshop with conversations between seniors and college students enhances the sense of … Read More→
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Aging Well Well-beingA Sense of Purpose May Add Years to Your Life By articleFeeling that you have a sense of purpose in life may help you live longer, no matter what your age, according to research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. The research has clear implications for promoting positive aging and adult development, according to lead researcher Patrick Hill of Carleton University in Canada:
_ Aging Well Well-beingFeeling in Control Can Increase Longevity By articlePeople who feel in control and believe they can achieve goals despite hardships are more likely to live longer and healthier lives, especially among those with less education, according to a study by Brandeis University and the University of Rochester and published online in the Journal of Health Psychology. Previous studies have shown that people with a high school diploma or less education tend to die younger than those with a college degree or graduate training. Yet, that’s not a hard and fast rule. Why?