[Music] [Applause] June 25th of this past summer was my 29th birthday. And on that day, I could not help but think to myself, the 12-year-old version of me would be freaking out. When I was 12, I told myself, I am officially old when I turn 30. So, I am now merely months away from being old. And it's crazy because right now it's September, but quickly it'll be Thanksgiving and then Christmas and we'll all be screaming happy new year. I don't know about you, but throughout my life and especially as a child, ...

[Music] [Applause] We're all moving toward one of two futures. One of freedom or one of decline. And the difference are the choices we make today.It was 10:30 at night when my phone buzzed. The text read, "I think I need to call 911 and go to the hospital. A loved one was in severe pain, alone, and scared." I was in New York teaching about health at the Academy of Medicine, teaching others how to make better choices with their health and body. Meanwhile, back in Ohio, someone I love was fighting for their l ...

Core Concept - The presentation introduces the "adolescence of aging" as a distinct and challenging life stage where aging parents require increasing support while resisting assistance, mirroring teenage rebellion [1][3] - This stage is characterized by defiance, denial, and decline, leading to disempowerment for both aging parents and their adult children [3][4] Challenges Faced by Adult Children - Adult children often find themselves in a "squeeze," balancing career, family, and caregiving responsibilities, a situation affecting 37 million (百万) in the United States [1] - They experience emotional turmoil, including frustration, fear, and powerlessness, while navigating the changing roles and needs of their aging parents [1] Psychological and Neurological Basis - The "adolescence of aging" has roots in psychology, referencing Erikson's ninth stage of development and Franco's five stages of aging, which describe the shift from independence to end-of-life [1] - Neuroscience suggests that the prefrontal cortex, responsible for risk assessment and self-regulation, may decline with age, leading to behaviors similar to those seen in teenagers [1] The 3Ds: Defiance, Denial, and Decline - Defiance manifests as resistance to losing independence, such as refusing to give up driving, leading to conflicts over safety and control [1] - Denial serves as a defense mechanism against the uncomfortable truth of declining capabilities, with aging parents downplaying incidents like falls or health issues [1][2] - Decline involves physical, cognitive, and emotional changes that can be gradual or sudden, requiring significant caregiving efforts from adult children [3] Disempowerment and Control - Aging parents may experience disempowerment when they lose control over decisions and routines, leading to emotions like shame and anger [3][4] - Adult children, in their efforts to ensure safety, risk stripping away the autonomy of their parents, creating tension between control and freedom [4] Solutions and Support - The presentation introduces the PACE model (Pause, Assess, Choose, Embrace) as a tool for adult children to manage stress and respond with compassion [4] - It emphasizes the importance of normalizing the challenges of aging, building support systems, and having open conversations [10][11] Impact and Legacy - The journey of caring for aging parents shapes relationships with siblings and leaves a lasting impression on children, highlighting the importance of how one shows up during difficult times [7] - The presentation advocates for shifting the narrative around aging, creating language, tools, and supports to better navigate this life stage [11][13]

[Music] So, I'll start with a show of hands. How many of you out in the crowd are actually excited to get old. So, like I thought, that's not many of you.A lot of people will say they're not excited to get old or even that they don't want to get old. And to that, I always ask, what's the other option. Right.Because we're not going to stay the same age and we're certainly not getting getting any younger. So, if we're not getting older, then we're right. And I can't imagine that all of you out in the crowd th ...

From @WSJopinion: Aging, once an inevitability, is becoming a frontier. And for the first time, science offers reason to hope that the future might be younger than it looks, writes @DavidAgus. https://t.co/IJGYEUfZXh ...

How long should we live. I know for a lot of you this question has never come across your mind because we don't think we can change how long we live. But what if we can.Would we even want to. What impact would this have on our world. Let's imagine two people, person A and person B.Person A is a woman in her 50s. She's taking a mix of some life extending drugs and hormone therapies such as vagiferm, estradorm, and limeocycline. These maintain her bone density, hormone levels, and even her skin.She's physical ...

At the MIT AgeLab, which works on finding ways to improve life for the elderly, researchers let WSJ’s Amy Dockser Marcus spend a day in their age-simulation suit. She hoped the experience might bring greater insight into what it’s really like to age. 🔗 https://t.co/OeS8AgO8de https://t.co/gLCqM95Lzz ...

Aging Simulation Experience - The industry is exploring the physical challenges of aging through age simulation suits, including replicating muscle loss, impaired mobility, vision impairment, and balance issues [1] - Completing daily activities with the suit imposed a significant cognitive load, impacting decision-making in time-sensitive situations [1] Strategies for Retaining Skills - Research suggests proactive training is crucial for retaining skills and mitigating the effects of aging [1] - The industry emphasizes the importance of actively training for desired skills to prevent their decline [1]

Health Impact - Heatwaves can accelerate bodily aging, similar to the effects of smoking or drinking [1]

[Music] Good evening everyone. A very happy evening. I would say if you or anybody you know have a parent who is elder then this talk is for you.As a doctor, we are trained to save lives, to take decisions under pressure, to diagnose symptoms, to treat patients, and work under stress. But nobody in medical school trains us for the quiet pain of an elder mother who gets admitted again and again in the hospital for minor issues, looking more confused, more overwhelmed. And nobody teaches you in medical school ...