And of course, only truth could be more bizarre than fiction. Humanshave tried everything imaginable to eliminate the effects of time. Inthe 19th century, many men had goat's testicles implanted in theirabdomens in order to restore the virility of their youth. Today, headssit frozen in cryogenic chambers, awaiting transplant onto new,youthful bodies in the future. Yet, the dream of everlasting youth hasremained elusive. The moral of these stories is always the same: Agehappens. In fact, it could be said that age is happening more than ever.Worldwide, people are living longer and birth rates are declining.Furthermore, members of the baby boom generation are now entering theirgolden years. If census projections hold true, one in every five peoplewill be over the age of 65 by the year 2030. This fact is bound to havetremendous social impact as our youth-centered culture is forced toface the inevitability of age. In spite of current demographic trends, our culture still remainsrigidly youth-centered. Essentially materialistic in nature, our mediaseems to worship aesthetic perfection in the human body, creatingstandards of beauty that even young people cannot attain. As our bodydeclines with age, our self-acceptance may decline as well. Can Dahnpractice help us adapt to and accept the aging process? Can a practicethat starts with strengthening of the physical body really benefitolder people? Dr. Jesse Jones, Director of the Center for Successful Aging atCalifornia State University, Fullerton, says Dahn practice is "fabulousfor the older adult." A Lifetime Member of the Brea Dahn Centerherself, Dr. Jones has dedicated her life to the study of aging. Sheregularly leads older adults through meditative as well as physicalexercise, and has found that the body, mind, and spirit must all beconsidered in order to promote successful aging. "is great,"she says, "because it promotes the opening of blockages, circulation ofenergy, and quieting of the mind. Dahn exercise gives practitionerspermission to get off the merry-go-round of life and listen to theirtrue self." As with any physical exercise, she warns seniors to adaptthe exercise to fit their current condition, especially in regard tospinal health and blood pressure, but older adults should have littleproblem following the regular classes. She insists, "Our bodies areamazingly resilient. Physical decline is ultimately inevitable, but wecan reduce and sometimes reverse the decline through proper exercise."