Self-perceptions about Aging Matter

When a person believes that aging is a negative process, it negatively affects their self-concept, performance, health and how long they live. We need to live as if we're ageless.

Source: Self-perceptions about Aging Matter | Vital Signs and Statistics
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Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and director of the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging

Rev. Beth Long-Higgins is the VP of Engagement and director of the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging with United Church Homes. She is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, musician, amateur birder and fiber artist. Travel with her spouse, Dave, to visit their adult children and beyond brings her great joy.

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