Aging is a fate most of us won’t escape. But along with the stiff joints, memory lapses and silver hair, it turns out old age has a silver lining. Resident philosopher Al Gini tries to sell the benefits of aging.

CORRECTION: Peter Marshall, who is referenced in this conversation, was born on March 30, 1927. That makes Mr. Marshall 82 years old, rather than 90 years old as was stated. We apologize for the mistake.