Huffington Center On Aging. - Aging 101
Summary
We invite readers to visit the other sections of our Web site
and correspond with us regarding any questions you may have.
Now ask youself this question: "Will
I have a good old age?" Well, exercise may be one of
the keys to an affirmative answer, so
click here to learn more about the surprising benefits
of exercise as we age.
Before you finish,
we want you to do these two things:
- In a quiet place, close your eyes
and envision yourself someday being an
older person and having done everything you could to ensure
that you have a good old age; and
- Take a look at another "teacher"
from another era from whom we can learn much – Francisco
de Goya (1746-1828), the Spanish master artist. Goya, one
of the greatest painters, was known for his self-portraits.
At age 80, he painted one of his most famous works and entitled
it Aun Aprendo.
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here to see why this painting is a good visual metaphor
for productive aging. You see, Goya, even though he was old
and suffering from his kyphosis (the hump
on his back probably caused by Tuberculosis of the spine)
and arthritis, was inventing a new technology for his field.
In 1826, he was the first to do lithographs,
signed and numbered copies of a limited edition that makes
a few owners feel very special, and someday very rich. Thus,
the English translation of Aun Aprendo from
the old Spanish means "I am still learning." And
we hope when you’re 80 you too will still be learning.
You’re going to need it since you’re going to
be at least 101. |  |
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