This lecture will explore how and why the body changes with age, and how understanding these changes can help us stay strong, independent, and confident throughout later life. It’s a comprehensive overview of how and why the body and mind change over time. The focus is on normal physiological and mental changes with aging, not disease.

Aging is a normal, natural process that happens to every person. It is not a disease. As we grow older, our bodies, minds, and senses go through gradual changes—just as they did when we were children, teenagers, and adults. These changes are part of the body’s natural rhythm.

Aging may bring slower movement, changes in vision or hearing, less muscle strength, and shifts in memory or energy levels—but these are expected, and many can be supported with healthy habits, social connection, and regular activity.