Three Parts of Life: accepting and relinquishing responsibility in the last decades of life

 

Health and well-being focus: getting ready for the changes of growing old

The decades after age 70 are devoted to taking care of our bodies in a holistic way: physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being are all part of this focus. 

Attention is given equally to all parts of life, with an eye to growing old in vibrant good health and happiness. 

All the gains of Part 1 and Part II are embraced; the patterns of living in earlier decades are reexamined and adjusted for maximum benefit in these decades. 

The responsibilities of leadership are being gradually handed over to younger generations—this is an enormous and complex set of tasks. 

Maintaining open relationships is crucial in these decades, as we understand and accept that the end of our lives is approaching.  

Key attributes: compassion, courage, willingness to work with people for mutual benefit