When psychiatrist Dr. Lee Si-hyung lost his lifelong wife, his daily living expenses instantly tripled. Increased dining out, family support, and hired assistance became necessary realities. longevity elderly care is a journey he describes as overwhelmingly challenging, noting that preparing for the end of life requires profound dedication in the era of living to 100.
Dr. Lee, renowned for establishing ‘Hwa-byung’ (a Korean anger syndrome) in global psychiatry and serving as a trusted national health mentor, found himself rethinking his legacy. Aging brings a dual burden of personal physical decline alongside the painful loss of loved ones, plunging many into what he calls the ‘trap of longevity.’
Identifying 75 as a critical inflection point, Dr. Lee advocates for ‘smooth aging’ rather than fighting the natural process with anti-aging obsession. Having returned his driver’s license at 75 when he first noticed declining motor skills, he emphasizes that preparing health, wealth, and relationships while still able is an absolute privilege of the robust years.
