Reaching 60, 70, or 80 years old is not the end of the story. It is, in fact, the beginning of a decisive stage where a single choice can make the difference between living life to the fullest or resigning oneself to merely surviving. One of the most important questions at this stage is as simple as it is profound: with whom should an older person live?
For decades, the idea prevailed that the natural destiny of old age is to move into one’s children’s home. However, today we know that this decision, made without reflection or strategy, can seriously affect the emotional health, dignity, and autonomy of the aging individual. Currently, aging well does not mean dependence, but rather consciously designing one’s own well-being.
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