We're Having Much More Fun

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But now I'm a man, way past 21 Want you to believe me baby, I have lots of fun.
-- Muddy Waters
Countering Apathy

Elements of Fun

Complex/Easy. Too easy => Give up. Too hard => Give up.
Similar to learning new skill. Play tennis/chess against someone better, but not too much better, is the best way to improve.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state "Depression is Not a Normal Part of Growing Older."

Lots of old people play bridge, AARP says 25 million Americans play the game, which they say can also be useful in fighting age-related cognitive decline.

Older people have:

• aspirations
• resources
• desire to contribute
• time

Aspire to be a superager: keep challenging yourself mentally, get vigorous exercise, and be socially active.

“You don't stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing.”
- attributed to George Bernard Shaw

Census Report: The Population 65 years and older in the US: 2016

Percepción Errónea o Malentendido

Apatía