Many Americans are living well into their eighties and nineties, which presents a set of challenges and opportunities. Managing editor Tami Roleff reports on one expert’s view of them…
More than 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day, and demographics indicate that trend is going to continue for the next 14 years. The fastest-growing age group is people over age 85, and the second-fastest is people over 100. Jo Ann Jenkins of A-A-R-P, says that means people today have more time to live out their dreams—at any age.
“This increased longevity is allowing us to really think about what we want to do with this extra 20 or 30 years that we’re going to live.”
Jenkins also notes that many people find fulfillment in their careers and opt not to retire. “We know that people who are happy in their jobs live some seven years longer than those who are not. “Jenkins advises people to think in terms of three priorities—health, wealth and self. To her, that means having health insurance, eating right and exercising, practicing financial discipline, and incorporating things that really make you happy into your everyday routine. Reporting for Z107.7, this is managing editor Tami Roleff.
TIPS ON LIVING A LONGER FULLER LIFE
