By 2030 one-fifth of the U.S. population will be 65 or older. Older populations are "not what they used to be" and need not support the myths about old age. This powerpoint talks about the upside of growing older.

1. The Psychology of Aging Sydney Metrick, PhD

4. 2000 2020 2040

5. The Graying of America Percent of Total U.S. Population over 65 in 2000 Source of data: U.S. Census Bureau, State Interim Projections by Age and Sex: 2004-2030, 2005.

6. The Graying of America Percent of Total U.S. Population over 65 in 2030 Source of data: U.S. Census Bureau, State Interim Projections by Age and Sex: 2004-2030, 2005.

7. But at what age are we old ?

18. You can teach an old dog new tricks

33. Our brains our vastly different from the brains of our ancestors.

36. So what’s important when it comes to aging and mental health?