From Psychologies · Nina Parage · · 50s
Charlotte at 92 Redefines Age and Change
At 92, Charlotte moves to her childhood home in Brittany, challenging the idea that age prevents life changes.
In brief
At 92, Charlotte moves to her childhood home in Brittany, challenging the idea that age prevents life changes. Charlotte, 92, moves to her childhood home in Brittany, showing age is not a barrier to life change. Originally reported by Psychologies.
Charlotte moves to Brittany at 92
Charlotte, 92, leaves her home to return to her childhood in Brittany where her granddaughter and husband welcome her.
“Charlotte, 92, leaves her home to return to her childhood in Brittany where her granddaughter and husband welcome her.”
Age and housing statistics
69.5% of households with a reference person under 30 moved homes in four years before 2013, compared to 5.8% for those 65 and older.
“69,5 % des ménages dont la personne de référence a moins de 30 ans avaient déménagé dans les quatre années précédant 2013.”
Psychology study on change
A 2006 study shows openness to experience declines with age but the desire to change remains strong, challenging the idea that age prevents life changes.
“L'ouverture à l'expérience, c'est-dire la curiosité et l'appétit pour la nouveauté, progresse jusqu'à l'adolescence, puis recule en moyenne dans le grand âge.”
What matters most
Charlotte, 92, moves to her childhood home in Brittany, showing age is not a barrier to life change.
