Growing old gracefully: the hope of every mature person. The truth is that opinions differ.

AARP Bulletin shed some light on the “full breadth of aging issues, from health and finances to attitudes about happiness, home, optimism and even dying.” The research shows that overall, the average American over 60 sees themselves much differently than younger generations see them. The aging process is relentless, in spite of a healthy lifestyle. Even with chronic medical issues, they consider themselves “healthy with conditions.” I have to agree, and with high blood pressure, arthritis and hearing lo...