Why older people are happier

Very often, ageing is seen as something negative. This had us asking – why? With age comes wisdom, experience and happiness, not to mention the freedom to do what you want without the fear of judgement from others.

In this inspirational TED Talk, psychologist Laura Carstensen proves that as our lifespans continue to grow, so does our quality of life.

Tell us in the comments below about the best thing you’ve learnt as you’ve gotten older.