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I Just Turned 90 This Year—The Unexpected Joys About Old Age I Want Young People Today to Know

I expected to face new challenges in my 90s, and I have. But what has truly surprised me is the unexpected number of joys I’m experiencing.
I expected to face new challenges in my 90s, and I have. But what has truly surprised me is the unexpected number of joys I’m experiencing.

Katharine Esty


Getting to 90 isn’t easy—but it’s not all decline and limitation. In this beautifully reflective piece from CNBC, author and activist Ashton Applewhite shares what surprised her most about growing older: more time to focus on what matters, fewer worries about what others think, and a deeper sense of joy in everyday life.


At Help4AgingInPlace, we often focus on practical solutions to make aging at home safer and more comfortable—but stories like this remind us that aging is also a season of perspective, freedom, and growth.


There is so much to look forward to. And we believe it’s just as important to talk about the possibilities of aging as it is to plan for the realities.


💬 What have you come to appreciate more with age? We’d love to hear your reflections.


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