What does it mean not just to live longer, but to live well? In this new monthly Bloomberg Originals series, David Rubenstein invites scientists, innovators, and thinkers to share what they’ve learned about extending both the length and the quality of our days. The conversations
According to recent surveys 59% of Baby Boomers rely on Social Security for retirement. 45% have no retirement savings. 44% carry heavy debt. 30% postpone retirement plans to age 70 or later. To retire or not retire may not be the right question. How we
Older adults have a stronger sense of emotional resilience, especially when dealing with stress and setbacks. Maintaining this strength contributes to greater life satisfaction and overall well-being. Laura Carstensen, a psychologist and director of the Stanford Center on Longevity, explains why older people are happier,
An elderly gentleman fell in love with a woman somewhat younger than he. The man decided to propose marriage. He called on her, got down on his knees, and said, “I love you, and I have two questions for you. The first is, will you
Many years ago, a rich widow who lived in New York City died. In her Last Will and Testament, she left all of her considerable estate to God. Her strange bequest gave rise to legal entanglements. In order to settle the estate, the lawyers in
The Power of Love Human love can be compared to the sunshine which shines brightly on the trees of the forest. The trees sink into the earth and finally are dug up as coal. When the coal burns, it returns the light and heat that came