Consider these three main areas of late-life fulfillment beyond money and good health to get you thinking as you work through this course:
1. Meaningful Relationships and Connection
- Deepening bonds with family and friends
- Building community ties
- Reducing isolation and increasing emotional support
- Experiencing love, companionship, and shared joy
2. Purpose and Contribution
- Having a reason to get up in the morning
- Volunteering, mentoring, or sharing life wisdom
- Feeling useful and needed
- Leaving a legacy through storytelling, teaching, or creative projects
3. Personal Growth and Enjoyment of Daily Life
- Engaging in hobbies, learning new skills, or pursuing interests
- Practicing gratitude, mindfulness, or spiritual reflection
- Seeking joy in small moments—nature, art, music, humor
- Embracing lifelong learning and curiosity