Survey Finds Optimism Grows With Age

Feel down about getting older? Wish your life was better? Worried about all the problems that come with age? A new survey suggests you need only wait: Many pessimistic feelings held by people earlier in life take an optimistic turn as they move toward old age. Even hallmark concerns of old age — about declining health, lack of independence and memory loss — lessen as Americans age. "The younger generation is less optimistic," said Dr. Zia Agha, chief medical officer at West...

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