In this encore episode, AARP's chief public policy expert, Dr. Debra Whitman, says we shouldn't fear older age, but embrace it. She has released a new book about how life after 50 can be fulfilling and rewarding.  But for everyone to age more securely, we must defeat ageism --- which costs our country socially and financially! In this episode, Dr. Whitman shares helpful insights for aging Americans and their loved ones from the recently published,"The Second Fifty: Answers to the 7 Big Questions of Midlife & Beyond."  The bottom line: there is much to look forward to in Act Two of life! Originally released in January, 2025.