Gerontologist Mel Walsh is throwing out the old stereotypes and replacing them with a refreshing "second wind."
According to her the new hot granny doesn't believe in living in the past, or being obsessed with each wrinkle.
She seizes new opportunities and is excited about what she's doing.
This grandmother of 12 is fascinated with older people and getting older herself.

According to Walsh there's a whole new life for those of us over 50 and most of us will have many more years to enjoy being a senior. It can be a fun and enriching time in our lives.

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