Renew your lease on life
Mary L. Flett, PhD
What does it mean to age well? Not just to add years to life, but life to years? I believe that the later chapters of life hold some of its richest possibilities — if we approach them with intention.
The framework I developed, Five Pillars of Aging, andLEASE is : five interconnected pillars that together create a full, flourishing life. Explore what each pillar means, find programs that speak to you, and join a community of people who are choosing to age well on purpose.
Five Pillars of Aging
Legacy
Curate a life well-lived
What will you be remembered for?
What do you remember about the people who influenced you most? More than likely it was something they said or did that left an indelible mark. This pillar looks at your values and helps you decide how y
Engagement
active aging
Staying connected over time
People long for connection at any age, but it is vital as our lives transition into elderhood. Challenges e
Adaptability
change is inevitable
Embracing the changes that aging brings
Aging no longer is just “retirement”. It is a series of functional adaptations to changes in social, cognitive, physical, and enviro
Spirituality
purpose & meaning
Re-purposing our lives after retirement
The work of our later years is less about productivity than it is finding meaning and purpose. “Doing” shifts to “bei
EMOTIONAL ECONOMICS
dEFINING WHAT “ENOUGH” MEANS
Living your life from a place of gratitude
Burning questions for all who are aging, “will I have enough?”, “am I good enough?”, “will there be enough?” — each requires a different emotional appr
Thoughtful reflections on aging
Blogs
Dr. Mary has been writing her weekly blog since 2018, exploring everything from grief and identity to ageism and joy. Each week she posts new insights into what it means to age well in the 21st century.
Support & Advice
Coaching/Consulting
Real talk, real tools, and the kind of compassionate honesty that makes you feel both seen and capable. Work together to design the functional future you want and deserve as you age
learn your way
Workshops
Helping you translate the complicated stuff — the psychology, the biology, the grief, the reinvention — into language you can actually use. Downloadable videos and short courses on aging-in-place, how to talk to your doctor, managing the challenges of solo-aging, all offered with Dr. Mary’s humor and wisdom, right at the click of your fingers
“What a wonderful program you provided! You are amazing – compassionate, relatable, knowledgeable, and funny. Thank you for sharing your expertise and warmth with us!”
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“You have stretched me and helped me fill in so many spaces. I feel a better person for your shaking me up and helping me fill in some cracks and holes.”
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“Thank you for inspiring faith, hope, and love.”
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