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Here are four key reasons why many older adults lose vitality after 80—and how to avoid it:
1. Losing a sense of purpose
One of the most powerful influences on aging is emotional rather than physical: not having a reason to get up each day.
People who hold onto a sense of purpose—even a small one—tend to have better mental and physical health. It doesn’t require big ambitions; simple things like caring for a plant, helping others, owning a pet, or joining an activity can give life meaning.
