Friends of mine live where the study is being conducted - in Laguna Woods Village. They recognized some folks in the "60 Minutes" show. A relatively new gate was shown which could only have been filmed within the last two months.
One of my big questions is does an aging person do better in a 55 and over community such as LWV or The Villages than "out in the world"? I believe the socialization and peer support system (outside one's immediate family) which is so readily available in such a community adds to a senior's happiness and longevity.
A large percentage of my paternal ancestors lived well into their nineties, highly functional. On my maternal side no one has lived past 88 to my knowledge. It is the luck of the draw genetically but the factors brought out in the study can make a huge difference.
As for me, I want to go the distance if my mind and body continue to function well enough for me to remain happy and involved.
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