Another Span

A friend sent an article with one of those unimaginative titles: “I’m an expert on ageing. Here’s what I know about thriving in later life.” But title aside, it has some interesting things to say.

If you already understand ageism, you won’t be surprised to read that “Ageing is not the downhill slide that people believe it is,” and “People who thrive in longevity actively maximize the quality of their lives.”

But here’s something different: The gerontologist author Kerry Burnight has added to the “lifespan” and “healthspan” discussion, with a new word—and a new book.

Joyspan came out this week.