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Jane Fonda with a secret of aging well

Dec 1, 2024

A Yale study showed that older people with more positive beliefs about aging lived an average of 7.5 longer than people who equated aging with disease and decline. Actress and activist Jane Fonda and anti-ageism advocate Ashton Applewhite present “Sunday Morning” viewers with a key to living a longer life, by maintaining a better outlook.

Jane Fonda with a secret of aging well

Berks Encore has just what you need to age well. Visit one of our six centers in Berks County located in Douglassville, Fleetwood, Reading, Shillington, Strausstown and Wernersville. We have a wide variety of activities to keep your body and mind engaged. Visit our center page for full listing of classes and activities you can attend. We hope to see you!

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