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Cornell Professor:"30 Lessons for Living" Talk at The Osborn

Cornell Professor Shares Wisdom of Older Americans from the "Legacy Project"


Dr. Karl Pillemer will share 30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans.  


Karl Pillemer is Professor of Gerontology in Medicine and the Hazel E. Reed Human Ecology Professor at Cornell-Ithaca. According to the Legacy Project website, he created the project to capture the practical wisdom of the oldest generation and seek their advice for living better, happier lives.   

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The major themes, or "life lessons", which emerged from Dr. Pillemer's research are on love and marriage; child rearing; work and career; aging well; avoiding regrets; dealing with loss; and prescriptions for happiness. 


This program is free and open to the public.

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