Previous generations received large doses of these emotional vitamins. Many of us are malnourished. And elders love telling their stories. Doing it makes them happier, which makes them healthier, increasing their lifespans. The same things that turn young adults into babymakers turns elders into storytellers.
Hormones control our energy, immune function, development, and desires.
As we get older, our hormones steer us into storytelling. When young adults are denied prospects for sex, they're not as happy or healthy as they could be. And when elders are denied prospects for storytelling, it stresses them also. See what happens when you provide storytelling opportunities for your elders. You'll see their health and mood improve.