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1/17/2014 - How to retire early — 35 years early

For many Americans, the idea of an early retirement is pure fantasy — many surveys suggest that a good portion of us are convinced we’ll never be able to retire at all. But what if retirement saving isn’t quite as insurmountable an obstacle as you think? Read the full article at MarketWatch.

1/15/2014 - Racism may accelerate aging on a genetic level, study finds

According the Centers for Disease Control, African-American men die six to seven years earlier than white men. But no one is exactly sure why. David H. Chae, a social epidemiologist at the University of Maryland School of Public Health, thinks the psycho-social strain of discrimination may explain the disparity. Read the full article at PBS NewsHour.

1/14/2014 - Minorities' Savings Accounts Aren't Adding Up For Retirement

A new report from the National Institute on Retirement Security finds that minorities — Latinos in particular — are in bad shape when it comes to saving for retirement. Host Michel Martin speaks with researcher Nari Rhee about why that’s a big problem. Read the full article at National Public Radio (NPR).

1/14/2014 - As Parents Age, Asian-Americans Struggle to Obey a Cultural Code

In a country that is growing older and more diverse, elder care issues are playing out with particular resonance for many Asian-Americans. The suicide rate for Asian-American and Pacific Islander women over 75 is almost twice that of other women the same age. In 2012, 12.3 percent of Asian-Americans over 65 lived in poverty, compared… Read more 1/14/2014 - As Parents Age, Asian-Americans Struggle to Obey a Cultural Code

1/13/2014 - First large-scale study finds cognitive training aids in long-term function in older people

The first large-scale trial to show that training improves cognitive function in older adults could reduce the number of people experiencing functional impairment by 38 percent by 2050, according to a new report. Read the full article at The Washington Post.

1/12/2014 - Jobs report highlights the aging of Baby Boomers

But a group that includes leading Wall Street and Federal Reserve economists says the drop in workforce participation is about demographics, not the health of the economy. Mostly, it’s about Baby Boomers. About 76% of those leaving the workforce in 2013 last year represented people over age 55 who say they don’t want jobs, the… Read more 1/12/2014 - Jobs report highlights the aging of Baby Boomers

1/10/2014 - What Can Physicians Do To Help Elderly Patients Who Can't Care For Themselves

How can doctors help patients who are no longer able to care for themselves? How can they engage patients and their families when someone is mentally competent but making what seem to be bad choices. A couple of weeks ago, the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine published a remarkable—and very important– article. Written by… Read more 1/10/2014 - What Can Physicians Do To Help Elderly Patients Who Can't Care For Themselves

1/10/2014 - The addictive power of money

New research from Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and Center on Longevity faculty affiliate, and his colleagues at the University of Toronto and Renmin University of China finds that the more money people make, the more they value it. Read the full article at The Washington Post.

1/9/2014 - A Lesser-Known Dementia That Steals Personality

Frontotemporal dementia, unlike Alzheimer’s, often hits people in the prime of their lives, and can make them act like a completely different person. Read the full article at The Atlantic.

1/8/2014 - Semi-Retirement: A Strategy To Build A Better Life

Employees these days realize they probably won’t experience their grandparents’ version of retirement. They can expect to live longer and need to be fully prepared to make the most of this new stage of their lives. To ensure that the shine doesn’t come off their golden years, many plan to continue to work—only this time… Read more 1/8/2014 - Semi-Retirement: A Strategy To Build A Better Life