“I read a lot of life histories and fell in love with older adults and aging research,” Carolyn says. “I discovered that older adults were like living history books…I discovered that older adults had these rich, complex lives – and that everyone had a story to tell.”
“I see a commitment made and fulfilled as the strongest measure of one’s personal integrity, trustworthiness and work ethic,” says Deborah John.
If you have questions about your health, would like to improve the health of others, or are simply interested in how research studies work, the LIFE Registry may be the answer.
The “empty nest” of past generations, in which the kids are grown up and middle-aged adults have more time to themselves, has been replaced in the United States by a nest that’s full – kids who can’t leave, can’t find a job and aging parents who need more help than ever before.
Nationally recognized leader in her field, Karen Hooker explores how personality affects mental and physical health as people face life-altering experiences.
This is the first study to show a direct link between stress trajectories and mortality in an aging population.