This is Jim Alexander, a 77-year-young resident of The Villages in Florida, the world's largest community of seniors, boasting a population of 150,000. Jim, living proof that life doesn't halt at retirement, viewed it merely as a stage in the journey where one gets to choose how, where, and with whom to spend their golden years.

At the age of seventy-four, a dear friend's stage-4 cancer diagnosis prompted Jim to contemplate the void her passing would leave for her family, children, and grandchildren. Fueled by a desire to alter the accepted norms surrounding the loss of loved ones, PASSAGES was conceived. At seventy-five, Jim found himself embarking on a new venture, creating an app that allowed seniors to craft a living legacy for their families and close friends.

Initially met with skepticism, some friends remarked, "Jim, this seems creepy." However, as the idea transformed into reality, those initial reservations faded. More and more people, overcoming their initial reactions, recognized the profound benefits and liberating power encapsulated in PASSAGES. The app provided a means to proactively address the uncertainties of the future, eliminating the need for pondering "what if?" or expressing regret about missed opportunities.

Jim encouraged others to experience the transformative nature of PASSAGES. He assured them that exploring the app would evoke the same immense satisfaction he felt while traversing memory lane, creating his life story, legacy plan, and recording future messages for his children and grandchildren. Far from being creepy, it was a liberating, satisfying experience that breathed new purpose into his senior life.