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People Are Living Longer. Can Old Age Be an Opportunity?

Published: Oct. 4, 2024, 10 a.m.

More and more people are living longer lives thanks to modern technology and medicine. But what does that mean for our mental health and making sure we\u2019re living better as well as longer? Stanford University Center on Longevity founding director Laura Carstensen digs into how the milestones of life should be reworked, and tells WSJ\u2019s Danny Lewis how society can adapt and plan for the 100-year lifespan to become common.\n\n\n\nWhat do you think about the show? Let us know on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or email us: FOEPodcast@wsj.com\n\n\n\nSign up for the WSJ's free The Future of Everything newsletter .\n\n\n\nFurther reading: \n\nThe Keys to Aging at Home? Frank Conversations and Financial Planning\xa0\n\nOutliving Your Peers Is Now a Competitive Sport\xa0\n\nStar Scientist\u2019s Claim of \u2018Reverse Aging\u2019 Draws Hail of Criticism\xa0\n\nThe Secret to Living to 100? It\u2019s Not Good Habits\xa0\n\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices