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Understanding and managing the process of aging is a central issue in modern society. This is a critical factor given the demographic shifts toward an aging population and the negative stereotypes around aging that can limit people’s worldview on aging with gratitude and well-being. Building on three decades of qualitative and quantitative studies on positive worldview transformation at the Institute of Noetic Sciences, this paper applies an empirically derived naturalistic model of transformation to aging. The Grateful Aging Practice (GAP) is introduced as a set of transformative steps to promote well-being and shift fear of aging into inspiration for living well. Nine steps to Grateful Aging are identified and educational programs are described for elders and the health professionals who serve them. GAP is designed to expand awareness of healthy, mindful, and meaningful aging, promote individual and social well-being, and facilitate a supportive atmosphere for personal enrichment and shared learning. |
