My wife and I spent the last four days in New York City visiting her dad who lives in Manhattan on the corner of 40th and 2nd street. He’s in his 80’s and suffers from macular degeneration and is deaf in one ear, but loves to walk and talk. Being with him challenged me to rethink my aging process. We walked a lot, ate at restaurants where he was treated like family, and talked about family, politics, and life. He’s thriving through his people connections, and in his own way still exploring the meaning of life. I returned to Houston inspired to be a better “life mentor” to family, friends, and colleagues – realizing it is one of the most important elements of healthy aging. Check out Pfizer’s new site “Get Old”, getold.com.
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