In this column Richard Eisenberg discusses the impressions he came away with after attending the Milken Center for the Future of Aging’s Purposeful Aging Summit. He discusses how there is a growing body of scientific research showing the health benefits of purposeful aging. One of the ways that senior citizens can get a sense of purpose in their life is through volunteer work. People do not need to have a new career to lead a purposeful life and volunteer work can pay dividends. “The need is great, the Summit panelists agreed, to get the word out about programs like Experience Corps and Senior Corps.” This column discusses a need to spark a volunteer movement to help senior citizens gain a sense of purpose and fulfillment for their lives.
See Richard Eisenberg, The Secret To Living A Longer, Healthier Life, Forbes, May 11, 2016.
