Monika Ardelt

Associate Professor, Sociology at the University of Florida; founding Faculty Member, Advisory Committee of the Center for Spirituality and Health, University of Florida

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Despite increasing longevity, old age can present overwhelming challenges; the loss of mobility, cognitive decline, hearing and sight loss and increased dependence on others can result…

Is wisdom the key to successful old age?

Despite increasing longevity, old age can present overwhelming challenges; the loss of mobility, cognitive decline, hearing and sight loss and increased dependence on others can result…

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