“There IS a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of the people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.”

 — Sophia Loren

Janice Blanchard, MSPH, is a gerontologist and aging advocate. She serves on the executive board of the Denver Commission on Aging, Denver OWL, and as a consultant for several national organizations, including the National Center for Creative Aging and Second Journey.