And we can even build this anticipatory support internally. “We’ve found that the people who live past a hundred and are exceedingly satisfied with their lives tend to be religious,” he said. “When all is gone, when all is lost, and not everything works for these people, they still have hope. They still have something they can seek solace in. It’s like a survival mechanism for longevity. God is something they can rely on, talk to, trust, and feel like is there for them.”