Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft, 72, has just begun medical residency after 45 years as a neonatal nurse practitioner.[978073] Zuidgeest-Craft's decision to pursue medical school was influenced by her husband's health scare, which made him realize life is too short.[978073] Her approach is not unique; a study on the psychological effects of aging found that older adults can be just as resilient and adaptable as younger individuals.[991356] However, starting medical school at an advanced age comes with its challenges, as Zuidgeest-Craft shared her experience on the 'First Opinion Podcast'.[978073]