Category: Longevity News 2015

6/2/2015 - Mush No More: Retirement Home Food Gets Fresh And Local

by on June 2, 2015 6:00 pm
Want to eat food that’s fresh, local and cooked from scratch? Consider a retirement home. Once known for bland, institutional fare, hundreds of retirement communities around the nation now tout their restaurant-like dining experiences. Read the full article at National Public Radio (NPR).

6/1/2015 - How the Internet of Things Will Upend Retirement

by on June 1, 2015 5:39 pm
The Internet of Things, where all things around you, on you and, soon, in you, begin to talk, offers great potential to improve how well we will live in retirement and older age. Read the full article at The Wall Street Journal.

6/1/2015 - Go to Sleep: It May Be the Best Way to Avoid Getting Alzheimer’s

by on June 1, 2015 5:29 pm
Poor sleep may be contributing to the buildup of the brain plaques that drive the disease. Read the full article at Time.

6/1/2015 - Why Is Aging Still a Joke?

by on June 1, 2015 5:25 pm
Our society has positive rituals for nearly every transition in life except for getting old. Given the fact that most of us will live well into our 80s and 90s in better physical and mental shape than previous generations, perhaps we need to develop both symbols and ceremonies to celebrate what we gain with age,… Read more 6/1/2015 - Why Is Aging Still a Joke?

5/31/2015 - A Better Way to Tap Your Retirement Savings

by on May 31, 2015 5:26 pm
‘Dynamic’ withdrawal strategies give retirees more flexibility than the venerable 4% rule. But they come with a catch. Read the full article at The Wall Street Journal.

5/31/2015 - Homeowners Get Ready to ‘Age in Place’

by on May 31, 2015 5:02 pm
Baby boomers spend on improvements that will allow them to stay in their houses longer. Read the full article at The Wall Street Journal.
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5/31/2015 - How to Make the Most of Longer Lives

by on May 31, 2015 4:59 pm
Scientists are pushing to extend our lifespans. But are we ready to fill all those added days? Read the full article at The Wall Street Journal.
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5/30/2015 - Seeing What Isn't There: Inside Alzheimer's Hallucinations

by on May 30, 2015 5:29 pm
Up to 50 percent of people who have Alzheimer’s disease experience hallucinations, delusions or psychotic symptoms, recent research suggests. Read the full article at National Public Radio (NPR).
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5/29/2015 - Aging doesn’t always come naturally. Classes are teaching boomers how.

by on May 29, 2015 5:21 pm
Four- to eight-week courses, presented by nonprofit organization Iona, were designed especially with baby boomers in mind. Since 2011, a generation that has almost continually reinvented itself also has been hitting retirement age. Read the full article at The Washington Post.
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5/27/2015 - Why Regular Retirement Saving Can Improve Your Health

by on May 27, 2015 4:53 pm
More workers who make saving a habit report better health than those who do not. And it’s not just about having a high income. People who save money out of habit are more confident about retirement and better prepared financially, as you might expect. But there’s a sleeper benefit, new research shows. Consistent savers also… Read more 5/27/2015 - Why Regular Retirement Saving Can Improve Your Health