The results of a 1979 experiment have recently been released suggesting that growing old is a state of mind. A group of older people were invited to a week of reminiscing in which a 1959 scene was set and participants invited to relive the past. No special arrangements were made for the guests. They had to carry their own luggage, make their own meals and fend for themselves. The results show that by the end of the week, people were walking faster, eyesight had improved, hearing had improved and general wellbeing and self esteem was up. One elderly gentleman discarded his walking stick! A ball was thrown to a guest waiting for the bus home at the end of the week. He caught it and before long everyone was joining in with an impromptu game of football! I think we have much to learn from this study! Read more about it here. (PS: Note to my Mum: Is that you on the right in the photo? Looks like you!)
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