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Study: Nearly half of older Americans lack fulfillment, prioritizing purpose over health

A recent study of over 6,600 adults aged 62 and older revealed that nearly half reported a lack of fulfillment, characterized by a deficiency in purpose, wholeness, and connection. This research, conducted by CenterWell, suggests that factors like self-contentment, optimism, and a sense of purpose are more critical to well-being in older age than physical health. The findings also highlight the significant roles of religious belief and cohabitation in fostering fulfillment, challenging traditional medical assumptions that prioritize physical health metrics. AI

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RANK_REASON The cluster reports on a new longitudinal study and its findings regarding emotional well-being in older adults. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Study: Nearly half of older Americans lack fulfillment, prioritizing purpose over health

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 · Nick Lichtenberg ·

    Half of older Americans are unfulfilled. Their doctors can’t see it

    A massive new two-year study suggests the gap between how the elderly seem and how they feel may be more damaging than we all think.