Americans in Their 80s and 90s Are Redefining Old Age by Amy Dockser Marcus
Dementia rates are down, recovery rates are up. Many are thriving mentally and physically deep into their later years. According to research at the Stanford Center on Longevity, older Americans report higher levels of emotional well-being and lower levels of negative emotions compared with young adults. By 2034, for the first time in U.S. history, adults 65 and older will outnumber people under 18. Although more older Americans are living with chronic disease such as arthritis, high blood pressure or diabetes, Lachs said these statistics say little about the quality of these lives. No one now disputes the role that regular exercise, good sleep and a healthy diet play in lengthening lives and improving their quality. The market for more radical interventions for boosting health and longevity, including supplements and off-label drugs, is robust and growing. Americans in Their 80s and 90s Are Redefining Old Age – WSJ