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5/7/2012 - Study: Nearly Half of Soon-to-be-Retired, High-Net-Worth Americans "Terrified" of Health Care Costs in Retirement

A new Nationwide Financial survey finds nearly half of soon-to-be-retired, high-net-worth Americans say they are “terrified” of what health care costs may do to their retirement plans, and nearly three in four say health care costs going out of control is among their top retirement fears. Read the full article at The Wall Street Journal’s… Read more 5/7/2012 - Study: Nearly Half of Soon-to-be-Retired, High-Net-Worth Americans "Terrified" of Health Care Costs in Retirement

5/3/2012 - Study shows short, daily jogs boost longevity

“Ever since I heard Stanford researcher BJ Fogg, PhD, speak at last year’s Medicine 2.0 conference about how creating tiny habits can result in lasting lifestyle changes, I’ve been working on incorporating small goals into my daily life. So I was interested to read an Atlantic article about a study showing that jogging at a… Read more 5/3/2012 - Study shows short, daily jogs boost longevity

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5/1/2012 - In the Backyard, Grandma’s New Apartment

When her father became ill just before Christmas last year, Dr. Socorrito Baez-Page faced an increasingly common conundrum. Her aging parents wanted to stay in their town house, but her mother couldn’t handle the caregiving alone. The solution? Though many families are often forced to consider nursing homes under these circumstances, the Page family found… Read more 5/1/2012 - In the Backyard, Grandma’s New Apartment

5/1/2012 - As Portfolios Recover, More Workers Retire At 65

Many older baby boomers — those already 65 — are choosing to go ahead with retirement rather than wait. That’s according to a study by MetLife, which says 45 percent of 65 year olds described themselves as “fully retired.” Only 5 percent retired later than planned. Hear/read the full story at National Public Radio.

4/30/2012 - Americans expect to work longer, retire later

If the date you expect to retire seems to be getting further away rather than closer at hand, join the club. The average age at which Americans expect to retire has been steadily creeping up since the mid-1990s, and has now reached 67 years old, according to a new Gallup poll. Read the full article… Read more 4/30/2012 - Americans expect to work longer, retire later

Your Life, Starting Now

As part of the Center's Spring 2012 Student Practicum, Emma Makoba will explore ways to combat chronic disease in developing countries, and Tess Rothstein examines alternatives to the traditional life course.

4/25/2012 - Aging with Pride: The Call for Boomer Consciousness

With a recent issue of AARP The Magazine featuring Diane Keaton over the headline “How She Stays Forever Young,” the message surrounding aging is emblazoned on our consciousness: Young is good, old is bad. Read the full article at Huffington Post.

4/24/2012 - Ask Stanford Med: Answers to your questions on health-care innovation

Center on Longevity faculty affiliate Stefanos Zenios answers questions on healthcare innovation. Read more at Scope