Gerotranscendence

I came upon this term and found it interesting. It is a theory of aging by Lars Tornstam. it is easy to Google if you want to read more. Here are the key elements.:

Instead of thinking of aging as just getting older and losing things, gerotranscendence sees it as a spiritual and psychological growth stage. People may:

• Feel more connected to nature, the universe, and others.

• Become less focused on their own image or status.

• Accept life’s changes, including death, without fear.

• Spend time with a smaller circle of close, meaningful relationships