Use messages about aging to promote older-adult wellness

Readers are undoubtedly aware that people's views of aging can impact their health and even longevity, and there is evidence to suggest that shifting older adults' views of aging could help promote healthy behaviors. But what to say? In separate studies, Mathers Institute compared responses to three different types of messages to see which resonated most with study participants – all senior center attendees – and motivated them to take action.