At 96, I’ve Mastered the Art of Living Longer — Here’s My Secret
As I was leaving my doctor’s office one of the nurses commented, “You’re looking great. I look forward to your 100 th birthday party.” Startled, I realized at 96, that wasn't so far off. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans ages 100 and older is projected to quadruple over the next three decades, from an estimated 101,000 in 2024 to about 422,000 in 2054. It is exciting to read about the surge of millions living into their eighties, nineties, and early hundreds. The Atlantic labels it "The Longevity Revolution.'' Dr. Laura Cartensen, the director of the Stanford Center on Longevity, describes it as a long bright future, in her book, "A Long Bright Future: An Action Plan for a Lifetime of Happiness, Health and Financial Security.'' Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Meanwhile, Dr.Joseph Couglin, CEO of MIT’s Age Lab, has written the book "The Longevity E...