Speaker
Jane Barton

Session Details

Plenary Session: Aging - The Adventure of a Lifetime

Date: Sunday, August 24, 2025
Time: 8:00 am

Aging — quite the adventure, eh? There are so many factors that shape the experience — some within our control, some not. Hence, over the course of a lifetime, we encounter numerous twists and turns, highs and lows, good times and bad. It’s just the inherent nature of aging — a continuous process of change and subsequent transition that requires courage, determination, knowledge, and hope. So, what can we do to savor this adventure of a lifetime — individually and collectively?

Well, I just happen to have a few ideas for your consideration. In order to have the time of our lives, we are well advised to:

1. Be countercultural – assume a life-giving attitude related to aging
2. Be knowledgeable – anticipate and prepare for future changes and challenges that come with age
3. Learn from others – listen to the sage advice of elders from around the world
4. Stay connected – share the adventure of aging with family, friends, colleagues, and community members