Growing old is now the norm. But how can we manage to live self-determined and remain mentally and physically fit well into old age? Christiane and Bernd Fischer succinctly highlight how we can maintain our vitality in all areas of life. Our life expectancy is continuously increasing - how can we succeed in living self-determined and fit, both mentally and physically, into old age? The path to this also leads through cultural and religious dimensions. With a practical training program and simple tests and checklists, aging can be experienced as a new and fulfilling phase of life.