Name: Life's third act
Uploaded: 2012-01-04T16:18:58Z
Duration: 11 min 3 s
Description: Within this generation, an extra 30 years have been added to our life expectancy -- and these years aren't just a footnote. Jane Fonda asks how we can re-imagine this new phase of our lives.

Within this generation, an extra 30 years have been added to our life expectancy -- and these years aren't just a footnote. Jane Fonda asks how we can re-imagine this new phase of our lives.

Life's third act

People today are living, on average, 34 years longer than their great-grandparents, effectively adding an entire second adulthood to life. Rather than viewing aging as an inevitable decline, this stage can be a time of growth, wisdom, and deep authenticity. Research shows most people over 50 feel less stressed and often happier, challenging old ideas about aging. Embracing the later years as a time to heal past wounds and redefine oneself unlocks new meaning, both personally and for society.