What’s Your Successful Aging Story?
Every person has a story. You really see that when you read the obituaries. Many of them are stories in successful aging, people living fully to the end of their life. I was struck by this story I came across on the obituary page last month. Here are a few excerpts.Seward Renwick Moore, 105, retired in 1966 to Sedona, Arizona and lived in his home until his death on November 27, 2007. He lived a healthy, beautiful life for 41 years in Arizona, where he was able to enjoy the miracles in nature year around. He continued to ride his beloved horses up to his 102nd birthday.He was preceded in death by his wife Dorathey who died in 1993 after celebrating 72 years of marriage.The enduring legacy he left to his family are the principles he valued above all others: trustworthiness, freedom of spirit, and the independence to pursue his hopes and dreams.How cool … I think most Americans would like their legacy to read like this, no matter their age. Is there a person who inspires you (living or dead) by their approach to successful aging?Posted by Eric Schubert, Director of Communications, Ecumen