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1/20/2015 - Retirement Security a Priority in the 2015 State of the Union

In the 2015 State of the Union Address, President Obama made retirement security a priority for his Administration by promoting the Automatic IRA, a retirement savings plan that originated at the Retirement Security Project. The proposals would increase the ability of part-time workers to join their employer’s plan and improve tax incentives for businesses that… Read more 1/20/2015 - Retirement Security a Priority in the 2015 State of the Union

1/20/2015 - The Productivity Challenge of an Aging Global Workforce

The world is aging, and that matters for growth. In the past, an abundant and growing labor pool was a powerful engine of the world economy; today, the number of workers is starting to decline in many countries. This leaves no alternative but for companies, individuals, and governments to work in smarter ways. In an… Read more 1/20/2015 - The Productivity Challenge of an Aging Global Workforce

1/20/2015 - Complexities of Choosing an End Game for Dementia

Dementia, though a terminal diagnosis, presents unique obstacles for those who want some control over the way they die. It generally kills slowly, over years, and “there is often no plug to pull,” said Dr. Stanley Terman, a psychiatrist in Carlsbad, Calif., who specializes in end-of-life decision-making and estimates that several hundred people have requested… Read more 1/20/2015 - Complexities of Choosing an End Game for Dementia

1/19/2015 - At 90, She's Designing Tech For Aging Boomers

In Silicon Valley’s youth-obsessed culture, 40-year-olds get plastic surgery to fit in. But IDEO, the firm that famously developed the first mouse for Apple, has a 90-year-old designer on staff. Barbara Beskind says her age is an advantage. Read the full article at National Public Radio (NPR).

1/19/2015 - It Doesn’t Matter How Much You Exercise If You Also Do This

Your workouts may not mean a lot if you sit too much. Most of us know that we need to be more physically active. Only 20% of American adults get the recommend amount of physical activity—150 minutes of the moderately intense aerobic kind—each week. But simply moving more isn’t enough, according to a new report… Read more 1/19/2015 - It Doesn’t Matter How Much You Exercise If You Also Do This

1/15/2015 - Hibernating hints at dementia therapy

Neurodegenerative diseases have been halted by harnessing the regenerative power of hibernation, scientists say. Bears, hedgehogs and mice destroy brain connections as they enter hibernation, and repair them as they wake up. A UK team discovered “cold-shock chemicals” that trigger the process. They used theses to prevent brain cells dying in animals, and say that… Read more 1/15/2015 - Hibernating hints at dementia therapy

1/15/2015 - Businesses Try To Stave Off Brain Drain As Boomers Retire

In the U.S., roughly 10,000 people reach retirement age every day. And though not everyone who turns 62 or 65 retires right away, enough do that some companies are trying to head off the problem. Read the full article at National Public Radio (NPR).

1/14/2015 - These Common Mood Changes Can Signal Early Alzheimer’s

The vast majority of people with Alzheimer’s disease will experience changes like depression and anxiety. But a new study published in the journal Neurology shows that behavioral changes like these start well before they begin to have memory loss. Read the full article at Time.  

1/14/2015 - One County Provides Preview Of China's Looming Aging Crisis

A decade from now, about 2025, experts predict that China’s population will peak — reaching as high as 1.4 billion — and begin to steadily decline. Some of them are predicting that a shrinking, aging population could lead to a national crisis. One way to peer into the future is to visit a county in eastern… Read more 1/14/2015 - One County Provides Preview Of China's Looming Aging Crisis

1/13/2015 - Three Things To Do With Your Retirement Savings Hodgepodge

There are both personal and financial ramifications inherent in a hodgepodge retirement plan. Personally, it can leave people wondering if what they are doing is working. Since it isn’t an organized plan, it’s hard to gauge what’s working and what’s not. That’s frustrating and can get worse over time. In fact, by the time most… Read more 1/13/2015 - Three Things To Do With Your Retirement Savings Hodgepodge