Third Age

One of the characteristic and troubling aspects of the 'third age' is memory decline. Is this an inevitable verdict or something that can be changed? We explore the concept of a 'brain gym' and the phenomenon of 'super-agers'.

Yosef Horowitz and Moshe Shefer celebrated their Bar Mitzvah at the ages of 79 and 83 (respectively), Shira Netzer became a recognized sculptor at 70, and I went on a "post-army trip" after the age of 60. What connects us all? Fulfilling dreams in the third age. It is not only possible, it is also desirable and worthwhile. From experience.

Yosef Horowitz and Moshe Shafer celebrated their Bar Mitzvah at ages 79 and 83 (respectively), Shira Netzer became a recognized sculptor at 70, and I went on a 'post-army trip' after age 60. What connects us all? Fulfilling dreams in the third age. It is not only possible, it is also desirable and worthwhile. From experience.