'When we get older we tend to be more positive', states psychiatrist Luis Rojas Marcos
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TL;DR
- Psychiatrist Luis Rojas Marcos' new book, 'The Gift of Years,' aims to guide people through the third stage of life for a full and happy longevity.
- Contrary to negative perceptions, older people tend to be happier and more positive due to the brain's positive reception, according to Rojas Marcos.
- Key strategies for happy aging include self-knowledge, maintaining physical and cognitive activity, and taking control of one's life despite adversities.
- The article notes that recent US presidents have been older individuals, challenging the notion that age limits contribution and highlighting that dementia affects a small percentage of the elderly population.