Should we think more about delaying our retirement to an older age?

Ce que nous avons tiré de cette source

The claims Via News extracted from this document. We point to the source; we don't replace it.

• Metabolism changes every 10 years requiring dietary adjustments

  80% confidence

• GLP drugs have dramatically changed the outlook for obesity and diabetes impact on mortality

  80% confidence

• Connecting with others and serving others are key determinants of longevity according to recent research

  80% confidence

• Retirement age extension should probably be voluntary rather than mandatory

  80% confidence

• Genetics plays a big part in longevity, with many patients living into 90s having parents who did the same

  80% confidence

• Extending retirement age has individual benefits in terms of productivity, well-being, human connection, sustained income, health benefits coverage, and supports solvency of Medicare and Social Security

  80% confidence

• How well people manage health risk factors up until their 70s largely determines their health outcomes in their 90s and beyond 100

  80% confidence

• Much of healthy aging is within individual control rather than outside their control

  80% confidence

• Many people are living well into their 90s and some beyond 100 years old

  80% confidence

• Staying engaged in cognitive work activities can help maintain overall health in aging

  80% confidence

• Medical and health leaders need to be models of health and fitness for others to emulate

  80% confidence

• There is concern about whether Medicare and Social Security trust funds will remain solvent

  80% confidence

• Mental health, dementia and Alzheimer's prevention, and cognitive engagement are critical for healthy aging alongside physical health

  80% confidence

• Retirement age should be extended beyond 65, potentially to 67 or into 70s, because lifespans have changed significantly since the original retirement age was established

  80% confidence