Tell us the personal or big - characterisation positive changes you ’ve witnessed in your lifetime .

It’s easy to look back on the “good ol' days” with a lot of fondness and nostalgia, but let’s be honest: there are some things that simply get better as you get older.

So, older adults, I want to know what you believe has improved in your lifetime, whether personal or societal.

Maybe you’re proud of certain policies that have been enacted, movements that have grown, or advocacy from younger folks that you admire.

Perhaps you’re appreciative of certain technological advances and new inventions. We often give social media a hard time, but maybe you’re happy to have something that can so quickly connect you to your loved ones.

Or maybe, on a more personal note, you’ve found that your quality of life has improved as you’ve gotten older. Perhaps you’ve learned to stress less, set boundaries, or prioritize what’s important to you.

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Tell us the personal or big-picture positive changes you’ve witnessed in your lifetime.

Jennifer Coolidge, wearing black sunglasses and a floral dress, interacts with another person against a scenic backdrop

A group of protesters hold up signs about saving the planet and the environment

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