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We are kicking off April with what is top of mind for everyone – how AI (artificial intelligence) is affecting and changing aging and caregiving. We have two experts in this area: Lawrence Kosick, Co-Founder of Get Set Up and Dor Skuler, Founder and CEO of Intuition Robotics, makers of ElliQ. They talk about how they are using AI to help both older adults and caregivers make managing health easier and more personalized. In our Caregiver Wellness News, we focus on April as National Stress Awareness Month and Sherri shares the latest on the Tik Tok trend, “cortisol face” and what caregivers should know. Sherri also talks about a new way to measure cortisol and stress in the workplace using saliva being tested with Cleveland Clinic employees. And new insights from a recent report from United Church Homes and MIT AgeLab on how caregivers feel about AI and managing care for their older loved one. For our Well Home Design News, we put the spotlight on April's National Parkinson's Awareness Month and the research that is identifying “parkinson's clusters” – geographic areas with extremely high prevalence for Parkinsons's disease – Sherri talks about what you should know about environmental factors and other risks as well as the signs of Parkinson's – some of which may surprise you. Also, Sherri shares a new report from the National Alliance for Caregiving and the Michel J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research – the first-ever study of caregivers of those with Parkinson's disease. One solution for these Parkinson's caregivers and all caregivers is a training platform from Trualta that helps caregivers up-skilll and learn techniques that help them on their caregiving journey. They share results of more than 3 million minutes caregivers have spent on their platform and what they are saying. (3:52) – Caregiver Wellness News (17:46) Interview with Lawrence Kosick – Get Set Up (53:26) Interview with Dor Skuler – Intuition Robotics and ElliQ (1:23:24) – Well Home Design News Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

I always feel a bit bad complaining about getting older, because getting older is not a privilege afforded to everyone. At the same time, getting older does present certain challenges. I was able to get a glimpse into aging the other day when I went to get my eyes examined. Turns out that the middle of the day at the eye doctor is peak time for those who are, shall we say, of a demographic much more advanced than I. It definitely was a glimpse into a future that I am steadily approaching, and makes me reflect on what it will be like to be older then. There are so many things that have increased accessibility for those who are older, designs that make life more manageable and easier to negotiate. At the same time, a lot of challenges remain, especially in a society in which technological change is fast enough to make even the most savvy feel left behind. So, clearly there is a lot of work to be done. And that is why we welcome our guest today on Experience by Design. Sheng-Hung Lee is a Doctoral student at MIT. There he is involved in the AgeLab, where they have the aim “to improve the quality of life of older people and those who care for them.” Sheng-Hung has been involved in a wide range of service design initiatives, and has a list of awards and recognitions to prove it. He also has worked at companies like Ideo as well as Continuum, and is part of organizations such as the World Design Organization and the Industrial Designers Society of America. We talked about a range of topics related to designing, systems, and aging. He talks about what brought him to the field of design out of his background in engineering. Sheng-Hung describes how we have to move from the idea of designer as hero, and work more collaboratively to address complex challenges. Part of that is the need to go beyond siloed thinking and integrate ideas from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. And we talk about the need to move beyond focusing on tangible stuff as a primary motivation, and have the space to explore, learn, and synthesize.Sheng-Hung Lee Website: https://shenghunglee.comMIT AgeLab: https://agelab.mit.edu/

In this final episode of the Retirement Plan Live series, we welcome back Laura and Nick to discuss their unique perspectives on investment risk and aging, particularly from the viewpoint of individuals without a traditional support network. They share their insights on how to navigate financial planning while maintaining a fulfilling life in retirement. Join us as we explore the importance of resilience and community in retirement planning, and don't miss the upcoming live events for deeper engagement!OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN(00:00) Today is the last in the Retirement Plan Live series with Laura and Nick.(00:45) On this episode Roger will talk about retiring as a single person with no children.LAURA'S VIEWS(01:58) Laura says she doesn't want to spend her retirement just managing finances.(06:52) Roger asks Laura about her experience with markets and risks in investment.(12:15) Roger asks Laura what her ideal situation would be for housing and how she plans to maintain her home as she ages.(15:50) "As we age, the current pulls us to isolation." Roger talks about Laura's social plans in retirement.(18:25) One area that Laura is going to have more evolved skills is living alone and navigating socially as a single person.(21:19) On January 30th, Roger and Laura are going to review Laura's vision in a LIVE webinar.NICK'S VIEWS(22:36) Roger asks Nick if there is anything else that has come to mind from previous conversations on the show.(25:30) Roger and Nick talk about investing when it comes to risk in stocks and bonds.(29:05) Roger weighs in on becoming more financially conservative in early retirement.(35:52) Nick reflects on aging and maintaining his home as a single man with no children.(37:45) Nick says he lives in a multifamily home with a robust community with a senior center.(47:50) Roger talks to Nick about living in a metropolitan area and volunteering in retirement.(53:12) On February 3, Roger and Nick are going to review Nick's vision in a LIVE webinar.SMART SPRINT(55:22) In the next seven days, visit the Hartford website link that we share in Six Shot Saturday to explore the MIT Age Lab studies.BONUS(56:58) Roger reads from his grandfather's WWII journal.REFERENCESRetirement Answer ManRegister for the Retirement Plan Live results webinars!The Retirement Answer Man Free Worksheet LibrarySign up for 6-Shot Saturday!Meals on WheelsShow notes created by https://headliner.app

This episode is next in the podcast series, #AskPattiBrennan - a series of episodes in which Patti answers one of her listener's frequently asked questions.  These podcasts are shorter in length and address one FAQ or RAQ (a rarely asked but should be asked) question. In this episode, Patti recaps the trends related to the aging process, retirement, and the different phases we all go through.

"Aging is a design problem, not a disease. Our current societal infrastructure isn't just outdated; it limits the possibilities for fulfilling, extended lives." – Dr. Joe Coughlin.  Are you ready to rethink your approach to aging and retirement? In this life-opening episode of Chatter That Matters, I sit down with Dr. Joe F. Coughlin, founder and director of the MIT AgeLab. We dive deep into the transformative insights from Dr. Coughlin's pioneering work on aging. From the importance of planning for a 100-year life to the crucial role of women in shaping aging dynamics, Dr. Coughlin challenges traditional views and highlights the vast opportunities that come with extended adulthood. He also underscores the critical need for well-designed technology and innovative approaches to retirement. Dr. Joe Coughlin is a visionary who doesn't fill boardrooms; he fills stadiums.  He is a senior contributor to Forbes and The Wall Street Journal. He has served on advisory boards for numerous global firms and was appointed to the White House advisory committee on aging. Joe will challenge your thinking about growing older and living longer. Dr. Coughlin shares how technological advancements, shifting societal norms, and new ideas can help us all live longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. We'll explore his groundbreaking insights on the longevity dividend and why old age, as we know it, is outdated. Whether navigating your aging journey or supporting loved ones through theirs, this conversation will inspire you to rethink what's possible in the years ahead.  Leanne Kaufmann, President and CEO of Royal Trust, returns to the show to share what RBC Wealth is doing. RBC Wealth partners with organizations like the MIT Age Lab, the Cleveland Clinic, the National Institute on Aging, the Women's Brain Insitute, Elder Caring and the Women's Age Lab to help clients understand and navigate the vital intersection of longevity, technology, and proactive retirement planning.   To buy Dr. Coughlin's books. https://www.amazon.com/Books-Joseph-F-Coughlin/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AJoseph+F.+Coughlin   Follow him on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjoecoughlin

Dr. Joseph F. Coughlin of MIT's Age Lab may know more about the true impact of the age wave than anybody. He talks about ways to not just live longer, but better.

Eliot Weissberg is the president of The Investors Center, a financial and longevity planning practice with $280 million in assets under management. Weissberg talks about how he carved out a niche in longevity planning, including partnerships with the MIT AgeLab and a patented, rules-based system for retirement income. He also shares about going from a 100-hour workweek to a more sustainable approach. For more, visit PracticeLab.com.

Giant Robots On Tour Hosts Sami Birnbaum and Jared Turner introduce Sheng-Hung Lee, a designer, PhD researcher at MIT AgeLab, and board director at the Industrial Designers Society of America. Sheng-Hung shares his journey into design and engineering, emphasizing the importance of interpreting signals in design and the evolving role of designers from problem-solvers to culture shapers. He discusses how designers must now consider broader, systematic issues such as climate change and aging. Sheng-Hung explains that design is a teachable and essential life skill, highlighting the significance of personal experiences and failures in learning design. He elaborates on the concept of signals, explaining that they represent different perspectives and interpretations in design, which are crucial in addressing complex problems. The conversation shifts to practical design applications and Sheng-Hung's work in smart homes for aging populations. He discusses the integration of various smart systems and the importance of designing for different life stages rather than specific age groups. Jared and Sami also engage Sheng-Hung in discussing the worst and best-designed products, where Sheng-Hung mentions his initial skepticism but eventual appreciation for facial recognition technology. MIT AgeLab (https://agelab.mit.edu/) Industrial Designers Society of America (https://www.idsa.org/) Follow Sheng-Hung Lee on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shenghunglee/). Visit his website: shenghunglee.com (https://www.shenghunglee.com/). Follow thoughtbot on X (https://twitter.com/thoughtbot) or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/150727/). Transcript:  SAMI: Hello again, and this is The Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots podcast, the Giant Robots On Tour Series coming to you from Europe, West Asia, and Africa, where we explore the design, development, and business of great products. I'm your host, Sami Birnbaum. JARED: And I'm your other host, Jared Turner. SAMI: If you are wondering, which you might have been for a while now, where are Will or Victoria, well, make sure you find one of our previous podcasts where we introduce the Giant Robots on Tour Series, and you'll understand why you're hearing myself and Jared a little bit more frequently than before. In that podcast, we throw random icebreakers at each other, and we find out that Svenja does not like online banking. And if you haven't listened to our previous podcast with our guest, Ishani, check that out as quick as you can and find out why AI is compared to babies. Joining us today is Sheng-Hung Lee, a Designer and PhD Researcher at MIT AgeLab and Board Director at the Industrial Designers Society of America. Sheng-Hung, I'm going to level with you. I've done my research. I've done my due diligence on the guests that we have on this podcast, and I'm exhausted. SHENG-HUNG: [laughs] SAMI: I've looked through your own website, and I've read as much as I can find about you. And between education, experience, awards, scholarships, there is an incredible amount of things that you're involved in that you get up to. And it really wasn't good for my own self-esteem just to see how much you have going on. SHENG-HUNG: [laughs] SAMI: Jared, a question for you first. Bear in mind, the only thing I've ever been awarded is my own driving license. So, our guest, Sheng-Hung, how many awards do you think he has currently listed on his website? Give a guess. JARED: Oh gosh, I remember looking at the page, and I remember having to scroll. SAMI: [laughs] Yeah, you had to scroll. JARED: Let's pick 33. SAMI: 33. Do you know what? It's not even close. Okay, he's nearly double that. So, he's up at 60 awards that are currently listed. So, we're talking about a guest that you guys do not want to miss. And you want to make sure that you get into this conversation. I always like to go back to the start with my guests. So, everyone has a story. And I'm interested, Sheng-Hung, in your journey and what led you into the world of design and engineering. SHENG-HUNG: My personal definition of design is, like, decoding signals. So, everything in our lives, like, we have different types of signals. How do we interpret the signal? How do we, like, understand, or perceive different types of signals in our lives? And I feel design is more like...not just creation. It is creation, for sure, but also about curation. I feel like, for me, problem-solving or, like, problem-defining is really interesting. And especially you mentioned, like, my very early stage as a designer, the reason I submitted my work to get an award is because I want to show my problem-solving skill. And I realize nowadays, like, the problem is too complicated. It's not just about solving problems, right? I mean, I feel design is more bigger than that, especially now most of the problems are systematic and complex. Climate change, right? Like, you think about aging, and you think about all this, like, sustainable issues. I feel like designers, like, for me, starting from problem solver, as engineer, and now more I've become like a translator, curator, or even, like, a culture shaper. How do you shape the culture you want, right? Especially now, like, AI it's just, like...that really let me rethink about my role as designer, you know, because everyone can have tons of ideas, but the truth is, like, we have so many ideas, but do you know what good taste is about? Do you know what the good qualities of life's about? So, you have to have some personal experiences to really help people to understand or curate the vision in the future. SAMI: That's really interesting. I struggle to dress my kids in the morning from a design perspective, right? I don't get colors, and I don't understand necessarily how they match and how to get things working. In fact, sometimes I'll dress my kids only to find that my wife has redressed the kids. Things are that bad at home. Do you think then design is something which can be taught, or is it something, like, innate? Is it something, in your own experiences, that it's kind of part of your nature? So, you see the world differently to someone like myself or Jared sees the world. Or could that be something which we could pick up on, you know, and learn about? SHENG-HUNG: Yeah, I definitely think design can be teachable. It's skillable. And I feel like, yeah, people talk about this is, like, a hardcore skill. It's a soft skill. No, I think design is a life skill. It's a human skill. So, that includes like, for example, like, yeah, how do you choose the color? How do you choose the clothes for kids? But also about, like, how do you celebrate the quality of lives, right? How do you, like, have better, like, qualities? And I feel like, I don't know, life skill means, like, team building, creative leadership, knows people, listening to people. And, for me, that's part of design because you're decoding different signals. You understand your life. You perceive different types of noises. Or how do you resonate with other people? And that's a life skill, I think. And I also feel most of the design skills I learned is actually not from school. It's from, like, personal life failure [laughs]. SAMI: That's really interesting. I just want to jump in because I don't know if I fully understand what you mean by signals. Can you just elaborate on that a little bit more? And then, I will bring you back up on personal failures. SHENG-HUNG: Signal is like different ways of seeing things, right? So, for example, like, if I go to wait in line for a free bagel, right? You share this with your friends. What I see is it's a free bagel. But what my friends see is like, oh, probably, like, I don't need to wait in line and so many challenges. You know, I have to, like, oh, why should I get this? But I see very clearly I want a free bagel. So, these are different. It's the same thing but different message mixed up, right? And then, for me, I see design, like, it happens every day. It's a life skill. For example, like, I saw the challenges, but what if we think another perspective to rethink about what kind of challenge [inaudible 06:38] or reframe the right questions, right? And all this, like, mixed all together, it feels like it's not just about drawing beautiful sketches or rendering sexy, you know, ideas. It's all about, like, how do you frame these challenges? How do you look at this? Can you see the question from social aspect, from cultural aspect, or you just see this as a solution-driven approach? JARED: In some cases, I feel, there is an element of subjectivity to the designs, but then we also want to measure the success of a design. Do you have any tips for, like, how you go about putting numbers to what defines success for a particular design? SHENG-HUNG: This is such a great question, especially now my research focus is really on services, you know, service design, experience design. Like, how do you quantify this, right? For example, three of us we go to the restaurant, and I feel it's really, really great restaurant. And probably some people feel no, that's not really great. And then, how do we quantify this, right? And then, I feel it's sometimes, like, really by personal preferences. It's hard to measure. Maybe there will be some sort of, like, a principle direction or criteria we can follow, so, for example, service quality metrics or something, like, based on people's life experiences. I feel it's hard to measure, especially now the design challenge the question it's really complicated. Some people talk about demographic. How do you, like, [inaudible 08:09] design? Like, for example, a participant design process, right? Or, like, inclusiveness. People talk about equity, power, power dynamic. And I think it's less of a measure or quantify. It's more about do you show your respect? Can we be more inclusive in this process? Can we really engage or integrate multiple voices in this design process? And I feel like that kind of shows the flexibility, also, the real flexibility of the design, not just that, oh, we look for one single solution. Because, most of the time, we actually want to design for a solution, but, actually, I feel now the shift is from we try to build the condition to let people land on this condition and solve the problem. So, in the end, we'll be like, yeah, we landed here, and we can solve the problem together collectively. So, something I feel a little bit different, but that's a great question. It's open-ended. Yeah. JARED: Yeah. Thank you. There's a lot to think about there. I want to bring it back to failure because this is something I think about a lot in terms of teaching and learning from history versus learning from your own failure. We have, like, thousands of years of history of failure. You think we have made all the mistakes already, and, oh, it should be easy, right? All we need to do is teach all of the young generation about all of this failure, and then they'll remember not to do it. But in reality, it doesn't really work that way. I find the strength of the argument is oftentimes weak compared to failing yourself and really deeply learning that lesson. I'm curious about your thoughts on that. And then, I'm also curious to hear about some of your, let's call them, best failures. SHENG-HUNG: I personally feel like people fail. They fail forward, not backward. So, even if you fail, you move a little bit. It depends on how crazy, right, and how fast you fail. It's an iterative process. The reason I say learning from failure because from traditional Asian family, Asian students, right? Probably in the past, I would say I raised my hand. I want to learn, or I ask senior people. I want to learn. But, actually, more than that, it says, "I want to experience. I want to be part of it," right? So, you're not becoming the manager because you learn to become a...no, you're in that position, and you learn to be a manager. So, I learned that mindset when I worked at IDEO. And one of the senior design directors told me, "No, you should say, 'I want to experience.'" So, that means that you have fully immersed experiences. And one of the best examples for me is that the first two years I worked at IDEO and IDEO Asia, supporting projects in Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore offices, and sometimes European, like, office work; the first two years, my confidence almost collapsed. I have to collect my confidence. It's so hard because I'm eager to learn so many things. I didn't beat myself. And then, after two years, I met an amazing, like, design mentor. And I started the things I'm good at as product designer, a tangible designer. I start as product-focused and thinking about whole design process. And then, I start to collect my confidence. And I realized every single project at IDEO or in my life it's a vehicle, you know. And then, you always connect the dots when you're looking backwards. And you realize, oh, this is failure. Let me know what do you mean by client management? What do you mean by, like, teamworking? Because everyone is from so diverse background. And everyone says, "I'm a designer," but they have different interpretation. And how do you communicate it, right? And how do you keep the conversation transparent and also effective, and how do you empower people? And I feel because of that connect the dots process, also, all the things I want to learn, I want to experience it really helps me to grow at the third year or second year in IDEO. And that really makes me think about, oh, wow, I didn't know. I failed completely. And that's really healthy, for me, because you become very strong. At some point, I started to realize, oh, what do you mean by...what does it mean by design consultancy business? What we can sell. Where's our capacity, our limitation? You know, other than just, oh, everything's, like, imaginative conceptual. I kind of know what happened, and I know the boundary. And I know how can I empower people and also the client. SAMI: Yeah, embracing failure is a real strength. At thoughtbot, we kind of...if we're developing products and we're, let's say, designing or coding, whether websites or applications, we have this concept of failing fast. So, the faster you can fail, the quicker you can iterate towards the right solution. And that's something which is difficult to embrace because the first time you do it, I want this to be perfect, and I want to build it in the way that it works. But, actually, you'll spend a lot of time trying to get towards that perfection, and it's much better to ship faster, fail faster, and then get towards the solution. I noticed as well that...well, I read that the one thing you've been recently working on is designed for the aging population, so more specifically, smart homes for the aging populations. Shout out to my parents if they're looking for a smart home. Sorry, mom and dad. SHENG-HUNG: [laughs] SAMI: I've always found, especially my generation, so I'm about...I'm not about; I am 32 years [chuckles] old. So yeah, there's always been, like, a big gap between kind of my generation, the way we've engaged with technology products, the way my parents' generation have been able to. And I imagine a future where my kids are running around in VR headsets, and I'm still, you know, using a basic laptop. I would love to know more about your work kind of in this area and designing for a different sector of the population. SHENG-HUNG: My master thesis and my master project is focused on redesigning, like, smart footwear for aging population, and then that's part of the smart home ecosystem. And I was actually impressed and surprised. It's like most of the sponsors or clients we talk about, like, people [inaudible 14:38] to think about just the product level, so smart like [inaudible 14:43], smart like a door, or smart like, you know, like a bed or a smart, like, alarm clock. People start to think about how can we integrate all this system together? Because, like, for example, if you bought Amazon, you know, versus Apple and all these different devices, the platform is really a problem because the products cannot communicate with each other. And we want to make sure all the products can communicate and support you, or, like, they can at least receive your data or information to give the appropriate response. So, the smart home project starts to think about from ideas to become more like platform integration. IKEA is the best example, right? Like, I think two years ago, they talk about, yeah, they launched their first app, right? Everything is, yeah, it seems like, oh, what's the big deal about this, right? No, but you think of this from the intention perspective to actually connect the whole system together because they want to make sure their internal designer, developer they really can think through their own internal system to make sure everything's connected, interconnected, not just, oh, you do a part of this. We sell this to a certain Asian, and it didn't really connect. So, I feel like when we designed it, it's really from the system perspective to talk about a smart home. And then, regarding of, like, design across [inaudible 16:04] generation, that's really important, actually, because especially now I'm focused on design for retirement. And I shifted to design for longevity. And then, the cool thing about this is, like, we think about our life in terms of age, but, actually, now we need to think about our life in terms of different life stages, different lifestyle. The book called "Stage (Not Age)", means, like, now we cannot even describe people above 100 years old or 85 years. So, we call them future hood, right? So, like, different life stages. And I feel like that really impacts, as designers, the way we design products or interfaces, right? And it has to evolve with people. When you say, for example, if we have, like, a smart, like, a robot in our home, they have to know your personal routine. And you kind of grow, right? For example, oh, I get older. I move slower, or my mobility is different, and it changes. How does that mean to our product or our smart services? And I feel like across different generations, it's really thinking about design for different people in different life stages. And that's really important, not just about financial planning or about your future education, family, community, right? Now people are probably thinking about aging in place. My parents just bought a second home. They're thinking about retirement life. And so, these are things that really impact all aspects of life. And I feel like the idea of one solution for all the era is kind of over because we have to think about not just one solution, multiple solution tailor-made for multiple different people in different life stages. MID-ROLL AD: Are you an entrepreneur or start-up founder looking to gain confidence in the way forward for your idea? At thoughtbot, we know you're tight on time and investment, which is why we've created targeted 1-hour remote workshops to help you develop a concrete plan for your product's next steps. Over four interactive sessions, we work with you on research, product design sprint, critical path, and presentation prep so that you and your team are better equipped with the skills and knowledge for success. Find out how we can help you move the needle at: tbot.io/entrepreneurs. JARED: And, Sheng-Hung, in one of your articles that I was reading about design for longevity, you sort of say that design for aging isn't just about designing for older people, but rather, I think one of your colleagues asked this question, which I really liked, which is, how can inclusive methods build elegant design solutions that work for all? And I find that a really aspirational goal. But one of the things, say, at thoughtbot, when they're building a product, so we often talk about targeting a specific niche or a specific user base because then we can really optimize for them. And so, you're designing something that's elegant, and that works for all. It doesn't sound very easy. It sounds like a good challenge. And I'm curious about how do you go about that, and do you have any examples you can you can share? SHENG-HUNG: Design for all elegantly also seamlessly. Optimize everyone's needs or, like, design process. I feel...because my topic is focused on financial planning, right? And I think about everyone's income level is different. Their investable income asset is also different. We have a different situation, right? Our family issue, the healthcare condition is also different. And I feel like that, also, if we look at this question, we should think about, okay, how do we define design for all, right? Is it universal design, or is it inclusive design? I think there are definitely some, like, basic or fundamental, like, foundation or criteria we need to meet. Like, for example, human-centered, right? Or, like, we think about accessibility for certain technology. What's the threshold for a certain way of use the technology or product? That could be, like, a universal or, like, basic. Like I said, people's life stages are so different. And can we really make sure our product or interfaces is always dynamic, always change? Design for transformation, right? And I feel the ideas of changing is kind of scaring for most people. Because you don't want to, like, you woke up, and you realize your iPhone just update the whole interfaces, and you suddenly don't know how to use it [laughs]. It changed too dramatically. What I mean by change is like, it's a gradual integration process. And I feel that's kind of beautiful. Like, for example, the way I use my bicycle, the biking, right? They can ultimately adjust my speed, recharging, or understand my personal preferences. That could be something I think is powerful for future for providing the right solution, yeah. But also, it's a benefit of this, but also, there's downsides. Like, maybe because of that, we all live our own personal bubbles pretty well, right? Like, oh, yeah, yeah, I read a newspaper. No, you read the newspaper that I curated for you. So, somehow, the information started different [laughs]. So, there's a gap, but I don't know. It's very cool. It's very great, great question. I think there's still...I don't have the exact same answer, but I feel that could be potential for now. Yeah. JARED: Yeah, I really like that. So, it's not just a one-size-fits-all-all, but, like, it's a sort of an elegant transformation over the course of someone's life. We've discussed a few different things like design for longevity. You touched on there, as we were speaking, human-centered design. I know you've made a distinction of humanity-centered design as well, and there's also life-centered design. I wonder if you could give us and our listeners a little rapid-fire explainer of each of them. SHENG-HUNG: Like, when we talk about human-centered design, right? Like, it's, like, a buzzword. And everyone talks about HCD, and most people think, oh, if you got a post-it note, you're, like, a HCD designer. No, like, what does that mean, right [laughs]? It's very cliché. And they're like, oh, yeah, all these, like, HCD designers bring the post-it notes with Sharpies and go to facilitate tons of workshops, and they sit and know people. And I feel it's more than that, right? Human-centered is really, like, put yourself, designers, in the shoes of clients, users, customers, and participants to know their needs, their desire and address their pain point. And I think for human-centered design like Don Norman said in his latest book, it's not just about design as a discipline. It also covers, like, politics, covers, like, ethical issue, culture. It's broader. And, for me, the simplest version is, like, you design with care. You design with human temperature. We create technology with human temperature. That means that we're now for this technology to [inaudible 23:13] technology. We know why we need that technology. So, for example, if you provide the, like, the cell phone to the developing countries, you probably don't want to send, like, the latest cell phone. You want to send them, like, the adequate technology. What I mean by that is like, it's very, like, stereotype, but I'm trying to explain the idea is like, oh, Nokia could be a great option at this point, for example. You can communicate. You don't need, like, crazy, like, AR VR function. You at least can communicate. So, it's adequate. I think that kind of lens is, like, you think about the culture, the needs, economic, social status. And then, you can start to move on and upgrade the devices. And I feel like life-centered is even broader. It's like, can you design something to the lens of cats, your pets, your animals? So, it's really like, it's really...it sounds a little bit like a speculative design. But the truth is, like, we can shift our perspective to different kinds of species, cross-species, not just focus on human, because everything we design definitely starts from also for a human being. But now life-centered is like, it's longer, broader. And then, for me, it also means like, we just talk about life-centered. It's like, really think through all different stages of life, not just, like, focus on one single age or a single stage, too specific, too narrow. It's, like, broader. So, when we talk about life-centered design, LCD, we really think about a lot of different systems, framework. What's the model we can follow? You know, so we're also thinking about policy, about power dynamic, government, ethical issues. So, this, I think, like, it's broader, and it's really large. Sometimes it's pretty vague, for sure. We have to use some cases or really think about in different contexts. Context is really important, designed for different contextual knowledges and needs. SAMI: Yeah, I think that is actually a really helpful understanding. Myself I don't know anything about those concepts, so to kind of get that theoretical understanding and explanation from yourself is really helpful. In a more practical sense, I have a question, which is a very selfish question. The reason it's a selfish question is because I want to know what do you think? When you look at the world through your designer lenses, what do you think is the worst-designed product you've ever seen or come across? And I think I know the answer to this. I think there is a right answer. While you have a think, I'll share my answer. I don't know if you have this because you said you're based in Boston at the moment. And I'm showing you because we're on camera, but I will describe it to the listeners as well is what they've done with bottles now is when you open, like, a Coke bottle, for example, all other beverages are available...Coke, if you want to sponsor us [laughter], we're happy just to mention you. When you take the bottle cap off, it's now connected to the top of the bottle. So, someone has decided...now, I understand the reason behind it. They're saying that it's for recycling. So, when you throw your bottle away, make sure the cap goes with the bottle. But someone has sat there, and they've designed the bottles. So, when you take off the cap, it's still connected to the top of the bottle. And countless times, I'm either pouring into a cup or pouring into my mouth. And that cap is getting in the way. So, the liquid kind of goes into that cap, and it spills on me, or it spills on the table. This is an absolute design failure, a catastrophe in my eyes. That's my worst design that I've come across in real life. Do you have anything you can think of that you look at, and you're like, who designed this? SHENG-HUNG: This is such a great example because I did have similar experiences when I went to Milan Design Week last year. All the plastic bottle is, like, connected. The cap connects with the bottle. And I didn't know that it's on purpose at the very beginning. I thought, how come it's, like, connected? I want to take it out because it's easier for me to drink. And I realized it's not just this one; all of them is the same [laughs]. Yeah, that's a great example. I think, for me, design for failure adapter, for example, you know, adapter, like dongle, right? Like, we have so many different...this guy HDMI cable, the cable for iPhone, and the magnet for my Apple MacBook Pro. That's painful because you try to find, like, when you go to, like, a talk or a speech or try to present something, I think, for me, the easiest way is, like, AirPlay, right, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to connect to the projector. But in reality, you always need this HDMI cable. And this guy connects with my Mac. There's some problem. It depends on...now I always bring my adapter with me. It's just like, we have that [inaudible 28:04] like, you know, it almost, like, very frequently, if we're meeting, you have to show your screen. How can we design less physical but it's user-friendly, right? People use Mac. People use Apple, use, like, Microsoft. How do you design something like a universal adaptable to everyones, just sharing screen? This is what I need. So, I think this could be one bad design, I think, at this moment [laughs]. SAMI: Yeah, that's a great example as well, and so frustrating. And I wonder if it's, like, a money-making scheme, you know, everyone has their own chargers. And that's a way kind of they make some income as well on the side. Jared, what have you seen in the world? What's your pet peeve? What really grinds your gears? JARED: This was easy for me. It came to me straight away. Any door that has a handle that you can wrap your hand around which signifies it should be pulled that is push. It's just, I mean, what is going on there? It drives me bonkers. SHENG-HUNG: [laughs] SAMI: That is brilliant. I think it's only fair if we flip the question, right? And then, we say, what's the best thing you've seen designed, right? There must be something out there where you've gone, "Oh, that is so useful. That makes so much sense. Why haven't we done that until now?" And have you kind of...I guess this is for Sheng-Hung, like, have you got any inspiration from that sort of thing? SHENG-HUNG: I have to be honest. Like, I really feel like in the past, I'm kind of scared about, like, use your face to unlock your phone. But the more I use it, I feel like, oh my God, this is so convenient. You just look at it. I know it's a bit scary because they have all your biometric data information. I know even you protect under the regular law, but still, I feel like, yeah, it's so seamless connected. And I feel maybe the better answer is like, I feel a great design is, like, to reduce the friction between the transition of devices by devices, right? So, for me, I mean, so interface by interface. So, when I share the data on my phone, what does that mean? From phone to my computer or phone to other people, right? All the different interfaces changing. The less friction, the better. I feel seamless connected. So, you know, AirDrop, super convenient, photos, videos with people, Mac users. But what does that mean for, like, Windows users, right? And so, every platform has their own, like, spec, or criteria. And I feel if the user can feel the seamless friction between these interfaces, for me, that could be a great design solution. JARED: I love that answer. And I love that description of reducing friction. It reminds me a little bit of, I think, my favorite book on UX is by Steve Krug, which is "Don't Make Me Think." And it's just all about doing the simplest thing, reducing confusion, overcoming objections, and reducing friction. So, I really love that. I do have an answer for this one as well. It's a little bit selfish or focused on my own life. So, I have a dog. She's a Welsh Terrier called Rosie. She's just turned one. Whenever we used to go out, you've got to take water for her if it's a hot day. I always used to take a bottle, whether you could unscrew the top or not, I'm not sure, Sami, and, like, a little bowl to put that in, or you use your hands. And, invariably, she's not going to drink all of the water, so you've got waste. You throw that out. The bag gets wet, all of that. Someone has designed this really cool bottle where the top is actually the bowl. It's an all-in-one. And you press a button; the water goes into the bowl. She drinks. Whatever's left, you press the button again, turn it upright. And the water just flows back in into the rest of the bottle. It's such a simple thing. But, like you say, it just reduces that friction. Anytime a problem no longer exists, manual to automatic cars, fight me, I'm all for it. Well, that's a problem solved. That's less friction. That's beauty in the world. SAMI: Yeah, I think it's amazing. When you think about these examples, it really brings out how much of an impact design has. So, you can have the best product in the world, but if you don't get that frictionless design, or you don't get that design that's going to really bring that improvement, it's going to be difficult to make that product a success. And I think there's some, like, when I think about leaders and innovators in this kind of space, so I know you already mentioned IKEA and I think of Apple. And I don't know the answer to this, and maybe our listeners also wonder, like, how do these companies...they seem to keep getting it right. No matter what happens, they seem to set the trends, and they get their design spot-on, and they innovate in that space. How are they so successful in their design? SHENG-HUNG: I think a recent example is like, you know, like, Apple just recently launched the Vision Pro, right? The XR, the goggles. And put the demo time 30 minutes to get in-store experiences. You're booking the demo time with them, the 30 minutes. For me, I wrote an article about it. It is less about the goggle itself. It is about the whole experiences. The time you enter the store, right, and then you're waiting there, who guiding you? The Genius Bar people guiding you. You sit down. You have the prescription and your glasses that get measured, scan the QR code, and find the match [inaudible 33:35] pair of goggles that fit your [inaudible 33:37] of your face. And they put it on. They sit on the side, use the iPad to guiding you, and tell personal experiences or stories. These companies are very design-driven, vision-driven company. They really think about the whole experiences of users, right? And, for me, it's too pricey, for me, the product, obviously, right now. But I have very delightful, positive experiences because of that 30-minute demo. So, I kind of plant the seeds in my heart. Oh, if the second generation or something have discount, I would definitely want to get one for myself. Not really because...it's a great design for sure, but also, the impression I have. And I feel that really, really, like, make a difference, right? It's tiny. It's very subtle. They can, "No, we don't have, like, demo experiences." They can just purely sell the product. But I think they sell something bigger than just product. Branding user experiences, delightful experiences. And I can really feel that, and that's really powerful in the end. JARED: Do you think that that sort of level of design is limited to the companies that can afford it like the big names? Like, obviously, there is a cost dedicated to having the time and to putting the resources to that. Is it always just going to be the big players, or are there things we can do to democratize that availability for the startups, for the SMEs? SHENG-HUNG: I actually think it's about a company's culture. So, another example I would love to share is, like, when we did, like, an inspiration trip in Tokyo, and there's a very famous, like, chain bookstore called Tsutaya bookstore or Tsutaya electrics. So, to my surprise, like, yeah, it's a big bookstore, and we probably think bookstore selling books. No, they're actually selling a lifestyle. So, for example, like, if I want to buy the book around how to use a camera, right, the way they curate it, it's like, yeah, we do have the books around camera, but also, we'll put the real camera, like, near the book. So, they curate the whole experiences. You flip the book. Oh, this is so cool. Thanks, I want to try it. You probably, in the end, you got both. So, very interesting and also very human-centered, like, retail experiences. Why did I say culture? Because when I entered the store, I asked for one book I was looking for. The staff came to me, and she bring two books to me. One is the book I want, unpack. And one is the book...it's the same book, but without the plastic cover. It's brand new. And why she brought two books to me because if I want to buy this book, I not only read inside, but also, I can just get the new one with me to check out. And this is so subtle, right? Because they're not just bringing you, like, the sample. They also bring the final product with you. So, I feel that kind of culture is, like, very strong, customer-centered, think about your needs, think about your next step. So, they kind of plan ahead, and this is so strong message to me. Oh my God, this is such a great design culture, or at least a human-centered culture to think about my needs, my decision-making process. So, I feel connected with that, and I feel like, yes, they have money, but also, like, they really cultivate that culture within the...not just...they also send a message to their customers. SAMI: I feel like, Sheng-Hung, we could speak to you for hours. I mean, you are opening my world and my eyes to a different world of design. I've got one final question for you before we wrap up that I wanted to cover. I've seen from your website, like, you've personally designed products. So, out of all the products you've either designed yourself or you've been involved with, what would you say, and could you describe for us your favorite product that you've designed yourself? SHENG-HUNG: I think my favorite product is, like, I help and re-design, like, Shanghai Library Innovation Space that, for me, is OMG. Oh my God. It's crazy. Like, one single team, my side project and collaborate with the full staff, librarian, the leadership team. What is powerful is, like, library for them in Shanghai, it's a local hub to connect the community and also to teach, to learn for the younger generation how to use the space. For sure, most people use that space for, like, self-studying, you know, activity and all this stuff. But, for me, like, it's so impactful because every single change that means a lot of impact because it's a public space. And also, it's really, really powerful. Like, you think about the decision-making process. You have to think about feasibility, viability, and also desirability, all things to connect together. And it's really hard, not easy process. It took me about a year-long project. And I'm really happy because, in the end, it's really from sketches, concept, prototyping models, all the way they rebuild, modify the design, integrated. And now the new library they build on another area of Shanghai is really based on this model and framework. I'm very happy, and I also feel like, yeah, design can make a positive impact. It's not like a concept. It's real. And it's nice. It's painful, but it's really satisfying, yeah [laughs]. SAMI: That's really cool when you get to a point where you've done something, and then you see people using what you've designed and, like, enjoying that space and benefiting from all that hard work that you've put into. I have to thank you so much for joining us and giving us time today on the Giant Robots On Tour Series of the Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots podcast. Our listeners don't know, but you've had about two hours of sleep. SHENG-HUNG: [laughs] Yeah. SAMI: So, it's probably time for you to get back into bed yourself. But that is your dedication to us. It's been an incredible episode and an incredible chat. I finally understand why Jared does not like doors. I myself, you will understand if you see me in the street and I'm tearing a bottle cap off of a bottle, you'll understand why. And we need to sort Sheng-Hung out with more adapters with just a single charger for all his devices. If people want to get a hold of you, Sheng-Hung, where's the best place they can reach out after listening to this podcast? SHENG-HUNG: Yeah, definitely, you can reach out through my personal website portfolio. Yeah, shenghunglee.com. And I'm happy to respond and discuss about design-related topic. Thanks for having me on this podcast. It's very exciting, and hope we can create all the great stuff for our society. SAMI: Pleasure. There's always a challenge I give to my listeners at the end, and it normally is just please hit that subscribe button. Jared has promised me that he will do a shoey if we can double our subscribers by the end of the series. If you don't know what a shoey is, my only advice to you is do not Google it because you do not want to know. You can find notes and a complete transcript for this episode at giantrobots.fm. If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at hosts@giantrobots.fm. This podcast is brought to you by thoughtbot and produced and edited by Mandy Moore. Thanks for listening. See ya. AD: Did you know thoughtbot has a referral program? If you introduce us to someone looking for a design or development partner, we will compensate you if they decide to work with us. More info on our website at: tbot.io/referral. 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As science improves, we're learning more and more about brain health and how to maintain our youth even as we age. Today we're joined by Ryan Sullivan, CFP®, CRPC®, RCC™ of Hartford Funds to share the valuable knowledge he's gained from a partnership with the MIT Age Lab and explore how simple lifestyle changes can significantly impact our brain health and, consequently, our financial future. Ryan is the Vice President and Managing Director of Applied Insights with Hartford Funds. They have a partnership with the MIT Age Lab to better grasp how we make decisions and what motivates us as we age. Understanding these insights and how they tie into our finances can help us improve our long-term outlook.      Here's some of what we discuss in this episode: Some of the factors that keep your brain from aging at the same rate as your body. How can you get a sense of what your brain age is? Our brain creates trash that needs to be removed from our bodies or else it will accumulate with enough sleep. The costs that are associated with cognitive health decline and how we incorporate that into retirement planning. Our diet is connected to our brain health.   Check out ‘The Age-Proof Brain': https://a.co/d/9XV4j46   About our guest: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/practice-management/applied-insights-team/john-diehl-bio.html   Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/   The 1099 CRNA Institute: https://aana.com/1099 ***Use coupon code BEYOND1999 to get 20% off through November 2024   Get the CE Certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246   Donate to Our Heart Your Hands here: https://www.ourheartsyourhands.org/donate    Support Team Emma Kate: https://grouprev.com/haloswalk2024-shannon-shannon-brekken    

In this transformative episode of Seniority Authority, we sit down with Adam Felts, Research Associate at the MIT AgeLab, to dive into the complexities of caregiving in today's aging society. Adam shares invaluable insights from his groundbreaking research on family caregiving, revealing the challenges and triumphs of those caring for older adults. Together, we explore the implications of our longer life spans on caregiving dynamics and the crucial role of planning and support for caregivers.Key Discussion Points:The increasing prevalence of caregiving responsibilities among middle-aged adults.The financial, emotional, and physical impacts of caregiving.Strategies for balancing caregiving with personal and professional life.The significance of planning for long-term care and available resources for caregivers.What's Next?What are your thoughts or experiences with caregiving? Do you have strategies or stories to share? Reach out to us at info@seniorityauthority.org!Stay ConnectedConnect with Cathleen Toomey on LinkedInDiscover more about Seniority Authority on our website. Find us on Facebook and Instagram.Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.

Retirement represents a pivotal milestone in a CRNA's life and it ushers in a new phase that could extend over 20 to 30 years or more. How do you best prepare yourself for that transition after work? Today we're joined by John Diehl, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC® of Hartford Funds to discuss the four stages of retirement and the impact of longevity on financial planning and quality of life. Join us as we explore the concept of 8000 days developed by the MIT Age Lab.   Here's some of what we discuss in this episode: Why MIT breaks down things down into 8000 day sections of life. What is the Age Lab and what research are they doing? Breaking down the four phases of retirement. All the things you need to be thinking about as you start aging. The psychological adjustment CRNAs need to make for retirement. The most underestimated aspect of working with great advisors is not just the investment component.   About our guest: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/practice-management/applied-insights-team/john-diehl-bio.html   Visit us online: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/   Get the CE Certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf   Help us grow by leaving a review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mask-innovation-opportunities-for-crnas/id1440309246   Donate to Our Heart Your Hands here: https://www.ourheartsyourhands.org/donate 

In case you missed it, we're excited to bring you an encore episode of The Lebenthal Report. This week, Michael and Dominick welcome back Bill McManus from Hartford Funds to discuss essential brain health tips—crucial for making smart financial decisions. Bill, Vice President and Managing Director at Applied Insights, shares his nearly 20 years of experience in financial services, offering valuable insights on how exercise, sleep, stress management, diet, and continuous learning impact cognitive function. The conversation features highlights from MIT Age Lab on aging and financial planning, the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, and the effects of technology on sleep and decision-making. Stay sharp and informed to navigate economic challenges and secure your financial future. Don't miss this insightful episode!

This week on The Lebenthal Report, Michael and Dominick welcome back Bill McManus from Hartford Funds as they discuss essential brain health tips—crucial for making smart financial decisions. Bill, Vice President and Managing Director at Applied Insights, brings nearly 20 years of experience in financial services to the conversation. Learn about the impact of exercise, sleep, stress management, diet, and continuous learning on cognitive function. Highlights include insights from MIT Age Lab on aging and financial planning, the Mediterranean diet's benefits, and how technology affects sleep and decision-making. Keep your brain sharp to navigate economic challenges and secure your financial future!

Today's episode features Dr. Bryan Reimer, Research Scientist at the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics and MIT AgeLab, specializing in driver safety and mobility. With extensive experience in driver behavior research and a multidisciplinary approach, Dr. Reimer's work addresses the challenges of driver attention management, distraction, automation, and advanced driver assistance systems. His research informs technology development, business strategy, and public policy, making him a leading expert in the field.We talked about the latest advancements in mitigating driver distractions through improved driver support, highlighting the role of vision sensor technology in enabling OEMs to make better decisions in supporting drivers. He emphasized the importance of effectively utilizing the information collected by driver monitoring systems to enhance driver support and provided examples of positive reinforcement techniques that can positively impact driver behavior. Let's listen in to learn more. Links of interest: Dr. Bryan Reimer's bio: https://web.mit.edu/reimer/www/ Driver response and recovery following automation initiated disengagement in real-world hands-free driving: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15389588.2023.2189990 Characterizing driver speeding behavior when using partial-automation in real-world driving: https://www.sciencedirect.com/org/science/article/pii/S1538958822017301Evaluating and Rating the Safety Benefits of Advanced Vehicle Technologies: Developing a Transparent Approach and Consumer Messaging to Maximize Benefit: https://trid.trb.org/view/2209672 

On today's episode, Matt interviews Dr. Joe Coughlin, professor at MIT's department of Urban Studies and Planning, Director of MIT AgeLab, and author of 'The Longevity Economy'.  They talk about the Dr. Joe's research on aging, the future of retirement, and ways to maximize quality of life as we age.

On this month's Revamping Retirement, Jennifer Doss and Scott Matheson look back at 2022 and recap the year's most popular episodes.  In the final episode of 2022, Jennifer and Scott discuss their favorite Revamping Retirement episodes of the year. From the changing landscape of the workforce to the importance of participant communication, the podcast covered a wide array of topics in 2022. Revamping Retirement welcomed guests to share their expertise across the industry, like economist Dr. Shlomo Benartzi and Rosalyn Brown, equity, diversity, and inclusion director for WE Inspire. Promote. Network (WIPN). Jennifer and Scott recap conversations on retirement trends, participant needs, industry regulations, and much more, plus look ahead to 2023 trends.   In Minute with Mike, Mike Webb discusses year-end plan amendment deadlines.  Want to hear about something or from someone specific on Revamping Retirement in 2023? Leave us a review and let us know!  Mentioned in the Podcast  Episode 36: Maximizing Benefits in a Tight Labor Market  Episode 37: DEI: Why Checking the Box Isn't Enough  Episode 38: The MIT Age Lab and the Workplace of the Future  Episode 40: Retirement Industry Research: Insights for Plan Sponsors  Episode 42: Save More Tomorrow 2.0: Harnessing Inertia with Dr. Shlomo Benartzi  Episode 44: Effective Participant Communication Matters  DOL ESG Policy  

After tennis great Serena Williams announced her retirement from tennis, she tweeted out an article from Joseph Coughlin, head of the MIT AgeLab. Williams said she wasn't retiring - she was “forever evolving.” And Coughlin believes that Williams' sentiment is a sign of the times. Average Americans are getting older. They're living longer. They want to evolve. And, by the way, they hold the vast majority of the nation's wealth. But many entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate leaders still believe they should market to young people. And that's despite the fact that Americans have been having fewer kids for decades, meaning that young people are in short supply. Coughlin joins us for a reality check - and a look at an enormous (and growing) opportunity.

PAVE members believe that public trust is necessary for AVs to reach their potential.  But what does the public currently think about AVs?   PAVE teamed with J.D. Power and MIT's AgeLab for the second annual Mobility Confidence Index (MCI) Study to explore consumer readiness and understanding of automated vehicles. In this panel, we talk to two leaders of the study, Lisa Boor from J.D. Power and Chaiwoo Lee from the MIT AgeLab, to hear what the study found, how consumer attitudes have changed, and what more can be done to build public confidence.  Guests:Lisa Boor – Global Senior Manager, J.D. PowerChaiwoo Lee – Research Scientist, MIT AgeLab

By 2030, it's estimated one out of every six people on Planet Earth will be over 60. In Japan, nearly 30% of the population is already over 65. But Poland, Romania, Cuba, Serbia, and South Korea? They're some of the fastest-aging societies on the planet, as well.   Ray Suarez chats with Joseph F. Coughlin, founder and director of the MIT AgeLab, about how leaps in technology have led to longer life spans — and why it may be the key to making the most out of borrowed time. Then, Motoko Rich, Tokyo bureau chief for The New York Times, shares how this demographic force is already being felt in Japan, the poster “grandparent” for aging societies worldwide.   Support for this podcast episode was provided in part by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the Foundation.   Guests:   Joseph F. Coughlin, PhD, Founder and Director of MIT's AgeLab   Motoko Rich, Tokyo Bureau Chief for the New York Times   Host:     Ray Suarez   If you appreciate this episode and want to support the work we do, please consider making a donation to World Affairs. We cannot do this work without your help. Thank you.

In episode 38 of Revamping Retirement, Jennifer Doss and Scott Matheson are joined by John Diehl, director of applied insights at Hartford Funds on behalf of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Age Lab. The Age Lab is a multidisciplinary research program that works with businesses, nonprofits, and the government to understand the challenges and opportunities of longevity and emerging generational lifestyles. Its work is focused on driving innovation and practical solutions that improve the quality of life for older people. John shares the Age Lab's latest research on how shifting demographics, technology innovations, and new employee expectations are shaping the workplace of the future. With the Great Resignation and tight labor market top of mind for many employers, John explains why understanding employees and their life-stages is essential to designing benefits that attract and retain talent. He digs into what the future is female means for employers and how companies can leverage an aging population's desire to stay involved to help retain business critical expertise—and why flexibility may be the answer to both.  Later, Jennifer and Scott discuss the impact of the challenging labor market on retirement plan design. The two recap our latest webinar on the topic, discuss recent plan design and employee benefit trends, and share key plan sponsor takeaways. In Minute with Mike, Mike Webb reflects on the definition of compensation in retirement plans—which is one of the leading causes of operational errors. To learn more about the MIT Age Lab, click here. To watch the webinar recording, click here.  

Today Ryan talks with Taylor Patskanick & Lexi Balmuth, associates at MIT AgeLab

According to the MIT AgeLab, retirement is made up of four phases. The Honeymoon Phase is the first one. Advertising portrays this phase as being filled with beaches, bike riding, and golf. Initially, retirees may think, “This is the life.” But after a while, these activities can become routine and not provide the happiness they expected. Find out how to help clients make their transition into retirement.

Younger generations aren't the only ones balancing the benefits of technological innovation with drawbacks like digital addiction, privacy concerns and mental health effects. Dr. Joe Coughlin, founder and director of the MIT AgeLab, discusses how future technological advances may affect the well-being of older individuals. [Recorded 12/2/21]

Creating products that better fit the needs of older people isn't just a nice thing to do – it's a tremendous economic opportunity, one that offers wins for businesses and consumers alike. Dr. Joe Coughlin, founder and director of the MIT AgeLab, explains why retirees are “the world's most misunderstood market.” [Recorded 12/2/21]

Everyone has expectations about what their golden years will look like. But too often, retirement is thought of as a finish line – a destination, rather than a new, decades-long phase of life. Dr. Joe Coughlin, founder and director of the MIT AgeLab, discusses the ways in which investors – and society – often miss the mark when it comes to retirement reality. [Recorded 12/2/21]

In the second of a two-part series, Patti welcomes back Dr. Joseph Coughlin PhD, Director of the MIT AgeLab. Together they discuss VAL – Virtual Assisted Living in retirement.  This new concept depends heavily on the awareness that technological advancements have the capability to greatly improve quality of life in retirement.  In Dr. Coughlin's book, “The Longevity Economy”, he explains why longevity planning should be an integral part of retirement planning.  With so many retirees choosing, and hoping, to stay in their homes as long as possible – VAL is a program that offers solutions to help make that happen.   

In the first of a two-part series, Patti welcomes back Dr. Joseph Coughlin Ph.D., Director of the MIT AgeLab. Together they explain what the new “social security” is in retirement.  This new concept of social security may be more important than the actual social security checks retirees receive every month because it affects the quality of life in retirement.  In Dr. Coughlin's book, “The Longevity Economy”, he explains why longevity planning should be part of retirement planning.  Just because someone has money and financial security, that doesn't necessarily mean you have a life.  Patti reveals how she, as a trusted advisor, collaborates with her clients to successfully plan their retirement through longevity planning.

In this episode, John speaks with Dr. Joseph Coughlin, director and founder of the MIT AgeLab, about building a longevity network. Dr. Coughlin sees a future where forward-thinking financial professionals will build longevity networks to meet the increasing demands of aging clients. And, as a result, they're separating themselves from the competition. Get tips about how to start building your longevity network. Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI332.pdf Dr. Joseph Coughlin and the MIT AgeLab are not affiliated with Hartford Funds.

In this episode, John speaks with Dr. Joseph Coughlin, director and founder of the MIT AgeLab, about building a longevity network. Dr. Coughlin sees a future where forward-thinking financial professionals will build longevity networks to meet the increasing demands of aging clients. And, as a result, they're separating themselves from the competition. Get tips about how to start building your longevity network. Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI332.pdf Dr. Joseph Coughlin and the MIT AgeLab are not affiliated with Hartford Funds.

In this episode, John speaks with Dr. Joseph Coughlin, director and founder of the MIT AgeLab, about building a longevity network. Dr. Coughlin sees a future where forward-thinking financial professionals will build longevity networks to meet the increasing demands of aging clients. And, as a result, they're separating themselves from the competition. Get tips about how to start building your longevity network. Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI332.pdf Dr. Joseph Coughlin and the MIT AgeLab are not affiliated with Hartford Funds.

The driver-vehicle relationship is changing quickly. From sensors to cameras, AI and other smart-enabled tech, it's starting to seem like vehicles are more computer than they are car. In this episode, Toyota research scientists, John Lenneman, Ph.D., and Josh Domeyer, Ph.D., join us to address common curiosities and answer questions—while posing many more. That's the nature of the job, it seems. Both are proud, self-admitted nerds, passionate about problem solving and discovery, especially as they relate to safety in the auto industry and beyond. They detail their academic journeys to Toyota and explain, in layman's terms, the whys and hows behind their work, and that of the research community in general. Grab a notepad and tune in to The Psychology of Driving for this Toyota-powered introductory course on behavioral research, and explore the resource links to learn more about specific studies or organizations discussed in this episode. Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnlenneman/ (John Lenneman, Ph.D., Linkedin) https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=EhyAYbQAAAAJ&hl=en (John Lenneman, Ph.D., Google Scholar) http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=z3zEcpUAAAAJ&hl=en (Josh Domeyer, Ph.D., Google Scholar) https://pressroom.toyota.com/how-vehicles-talk-to-pedestrians/ (How Vehicles Talk to Pedestrians) https://csrc.toyota.com/ (Toyota Collaborative Safety Research Center (CSRC)) https://agelab.mit.edu/ (MIT AgeLab study) https://csl.engr.wisc.edu/ (UW-Madison study) Toyota Untold is co-produced withhttps://crate.media/ ( Crate Media)

The MIT AgeLab did a study a couple of years ago asking people for five words to describe what retirement looked like. They came back with 928 words, but on today's episode of the podcast, we'll talk through the top words mentioned. What does retirement look like or mean to you?   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://philstaxhacks.com/podcast/ep-88-5-words-that-describe-retirement/    Watch the video podcast: https://youtu.be/Cpk9i9U8bfw   What we discuss on this episode:  0:18 - How would you describe retirement? 2:09 - How was the study broken down?  6:11 - What words does Phil hear from clients the most? 7:33 - How does the financial plan fit into your retirement? 9:22 - How can you find alignment with your spouse about retirement?

In this episode, John speaks with Dr. Joseph Coughlin, director and founder of the MIT AgeLab, about building a longevity network. Retirement has changed but retirement planning hasn't. It's imperative that today's practices evolve from a focus on financial security to the new business of longevity planning. Dr. Joe recommends building a network of longevity-related professionals to help solve the challenges of longer retirements and differentiate your practice. Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI327.pdf Dr. Joseph Coughlin and the MIT AgeLab are not affiliated with Hartford Funds.

In this episode, John speaks with Dr. Joseph Coughlin, director and founder of the MIT AgeLab, about building a longevity network. Retirement has changed but retirement planning hasn't. It's imperative that today's practices evolve from a focus on financial security to the new business of longevity planning. Dr. Joe recommends building a network of longevity-related professionals to help solve the challenges of longer retirements and differentiate your practice. Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI327.pdf Dr. Joseph Coughlin and the MIT AgeLab are not affiliated with Hartford Funds.

In this episode, John speaks with Dr. Joseph Coughlin, director and founder of the MIT AgeLab, about building a longevity network. Retirement has changed but retirement planning hasn't. It's imperative that today's practices evolve from a focus on financial security to the new business of longevity planning. Dr. Joe recommends building a network of longevity-related professionals to help solve the challenges of longer retirements and differentiate your practice. Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI327.pdf Dr. Joseph Coughlin and the MIT AgeLab are not affiliated with Hartford Funds.

Redefining the 'Old' Narrative: Rethinking What Baby Boomers REALLY Want Will older adults cause a disruption in the economy as they continue to age? Willy Walker interviews Dr. Joseph F. Coughlin, Director of the MIT AgeLab, and author of "The Longevity Economy: Unlocking the World's Fastest-Growing Most Misunderstood Market" this week, they discuss how 'oldness' is being redefined in terms of this demographic's impact on business and economic power. Also discussed: 1. How businesses and society need to understand the needs and aspirations of #babyboomers and in turn tailor their goods and services to meet boomers' valuable and disruptive demographic's needs 2. Product changes driven by older consumers hacking products not originally designed for them Dr. Coughlin also discusses his thoughts on how the idea of 'oldness' stifles business thinking and how to best serve baby boomers as a group of consumers, workers, and innovators. ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Joseph F. Coughlin teaches in MIT's Department of Urban Studies & Planning and the Sloan School's Advanced Management Program. Coughlin conducts research on the impact of global demographic change and technology trends on consumer behavior and business strategy. He advises a wide variety of global firms in financial services, healthcare, leisure and travel, luxury goods, real estate, retail, technology, and transportation. Coughlin has served on advisory boards for firms such as Bell Canada, British Telecom, Daimler, Fidelity Investments and Sanofi-Aventis. He was appointed by President George W. Bush to the White House Advisory Committee on Aging and by Governor Charlie Baker to the Governor's Council on Aging in Massachusetts where he co-chaired the Innovation & Technology Subcommittee.

In this episode of Boomer Living, we have Jon Warner - Startup Growth Strategy, Digital Health, and Aging Tech Expert, Entrepreneur, and Author.We discuss the Aging category (demographically and psychographically). Population health data about the aging sector, Innovation and Technology best practices in health for older adults, Innovation, and Technology best practices in areas other than health for older adults, Gaps in the space, and where entrepreneurs/startups should focus their time and energy, and much more...[00:00] Pre-intro dialogue[01:41] Introduction[02:18] Since you've had pretty much every role imaginable, how do you think this benefits you and what you're doing today at Silver Moonshots?[03:13] What is unique about the aging category, both demographically and psychographically?[04:12] There are many cohorts within new that age span. How would you break it up, 50 plus to 65? What are the good breaking points?[06:40] How does population health data help the aging sector move forward?[07:46] Has this data always been available? What's the history? Has it always been there?[08:47] How is the way that we're learning about health from a population level changing in the last few years?[10:16] What are some of the best practices for health innovation in technology for older adults that you've seen?[11:20] What do you think, or how do you ensure that the solutions are accessible to older adults who may not be as tech literate?[12:48] Outside of the realm of health, what are the best practices for innovation and technology solutions aimed at older adults?[14:18] How can entrepreneurs or startups identify gaps in this space and learn where to prioritize our time and resources?[17:42] Can you tell us why having a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship is so essential?[18:59] How can other senior-focused companies develop this culture? Do you have any tips for them?[20:22] What do you see as the future of digital health and aging tech?[21:23] We can't lump cohorts together[22:59] On a personal level, what do you think is your biggest strength that enables you to have a unique, impactful effect on digital health and aging tech?[24:21] You worked with a wide gamut of age span; startups, perhaps millennials and the customers, 50 plus. Do you think working closely with this wide group of people has changed you in any way?[25:25] Do you have any other thoughts that you would like to share?[26:08] Wrap-up5-time company CEO, Jon Warner is a widely respected entrepreneurship expert having founded and led 3 startups (with 2 successful exits). Warner manages the deal flow into a Los Angeles-based Healthcare investment fund-Adaptive Health Capital and is CEO of Silver Moonshots-a research organization and “virtual incubator” for startups focused on health technology and innovation aimed at the 50+ population. He is also a prolific author having published 40 books, all concerning business, leadership, innovation, and technology-his latest –‘SLAM’ is a question guide for entrepreneurs.Warner is LA Chapter Ambassador for Aging 2.0 and is Co-chair of the annual “Aging into the Future” conference in LA. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Redlands University where he teaches entrepreneurship.CEO Jon Warner - Silver Moonshots: http://silvermoonshots.org/Reference's in the interview:Steve Blank - Professor of Entrepreneurship at Stanford Engineering: https://ecorner.stanford.edu/contributor/steve-blank/ Joseph F. Coughlin - Director, MIT AgeLab: https://agelab.mit.edu/people/joseph-f-coughlinAgeLab: https://agelab.mit.edu/about-agelab

We all start getting older the minute we are born. Yet, somehow, magically, after a moment of arbitrary time, getting older ceases to be sexy. Worse, our society associates this with decline — and treats ageing as a disease needing to be cured.Is this negative attitude and bias towards age driven by our culture? In this day, how do we leverage technology to change our perception of ageing, and truly embrace age as but a number? In this episode of One Vision, Theo and Bradley chat with Dr. Chaiwoo Lee and Dr. Julie Miller, from MIT Age Lab, on how to drive meaningful behavioural changes using technology and think about ageing in new and more hopeful ways. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We all start getting older the minute we are born. Yet, somehow, magically, after a moment of arbitrary time, getting older ceases to be sexy. Worse, our society associates this with decline — and treats ageing as a disease needing to be cured.Is this negative attitude and bias towards age driven by our culture? In this day, how do we leverage technology to change our perception of ageing, and truly embrace age as but a number? In this episode of One Vision, Theo and Bradley chat with Dr. Chaiwoo Lee and Dr. Julie Miller, from MIT Age Lab, on how to drive meaningful behavioural changes using technology and think about ageing in new and more hopeful ways. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dustin Boutet, our Travel and Hospitality Vertical Lead, thinks about seniors and their driving habits. A lot. Joseph Coughlin, Director of the MIT AgeLab and author of *The Longevity Economy,* happens to share his obsession… and he's been pondering it since before Boutet had a driver's license. Which is we had the pair take *The Resonance Test* out for a spin together. Coughlin clears up some common misconceptions with his to-the-point pronouncements. On the topic of age and driver safety, he says, “Birthdays do not predict anything. In fact, birthdays do not kill; health conditions do,” adding sensibly: “I think that we really need to think about driving performance and wellbeing across the lifespan.” He talks about how today's cars designed for a “pilot,” and a specific one at that: “about 5'10”, 27-year-old male, both in terms of the structure of the vehicle as well as the toys and the technologies behind the dash.” Together the pair circle around Silverkey, the EPAM Continuum concept project that aims to keep older drivers on the road safer and longer, the AgeLab's work on BMW's iDrive, and those tricky conversations (Coughlin calls them “exceedingly conflictual, emotional conversations”) families must sometimes have around senior driving. Things get philosophical, fast. “Driving is far more than getting from point A to B,” Coughlin tells Boutet. “That would be a nice, easy urban planning problem to solve. In fact, it's about independence and security.“ Hop in, and get an earful about what it means to age in the passenger seat. Host: Kyle Wing Engineer: Kyp Pilalas Producer: Ken Gordon

MIT AgeLab's Joe Coughlin explains how Covid has sharply accelerated changes in retirement planning and retirement itself.

Sanjay Sarma and Luke Yoquinto share practical insights on how to optimize your learning. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Three simple tactics that drastically improve how we learn 2) Why you want the learning process to be difficult 3) How to get into the optimal mental state for learning Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep600 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SANJAY & LUKE — Sanjay Sarma is the head of Open Learning at MIT. A professor of mechanical engineering by training, he has worked in the fields of energy and transportation; computational geometry; computer assisted design; and has been a pioneer in RFID technology. He has an undergraduate degree from IIT Kanpur as well as advanced degrees from Carnegie Mellon and UC Berkeley. Luke Yoquinto is a science writer who covers learning and education, as well as aging and demographic change in his role as a researcher at the MIT AgeLab. His work can be found in publications such as The Washington Post, Slate, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic. He is a graduate of Boston University's science journalism program. • Book: Grasp: The Science Transforming How We Learn • Luke's email: lyoquinto@gmail.com • Luke's Twitter: @lukeyoquinto — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Technique: Feynman blank page technique • Tool: Quizlet • Language Learning: Duolingo • Language Learning: Rosetta Stone • Online School: Khan Academy • Book: Pre-Suasion: A Revolutionary Way to Influence and Persuade by Robert Cialdini • Book: Consciousness and the Brain: Deciphering How the Brain Codes Our Thoughts by Stanislas Dehaene • Book: Catch-22 by Joseph Heller • Researchers: Robert and Elizabeth Bjork See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP 020: On this episode of The Retirement Success in Maine Podcast, the team is joined by John Diehl, CFP® of Hartford Funds. We wanted to have John on the show with us, not only to share his expertise as Senior Vice President of Strategic Markets for Hartford Funds but also because John also oversees Hartford Funds' relationship with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) AgeLab. With his experience at Hartford Funds and with the MIT AgeLab, John is considered an “all things retirement expert” and has been quoted widely in publications including The Wall Street Journal and made appearances on CNBC and Bloomberg Television. Our conversation with John focused on the retirement research conducted by the MIT AgeLab and how technology is having an impact on aging. John provided insight into questions like, how can someone visualize retirement? How is technology impacting the employment aspects of retirement? What impact does technology have on familial relationships in retirement? How is mobility affected by technology? and much more. Be sure to tune in to hear what John has to say! Chapters: Welcome, John! [2:49] What is the MIT Age Lab and how has it developed? [11:26] “Who will change my light bulbs?” [16:38] “How will I get an ice cream cone?”[25:21] “Who are you going to have lunch with?” [29:40] How is technology impacting the employment aspects of retirees, especially in rural areas such as Maine?[35:24] How is technology going to impact how family relationships stay intact throughout retirement? [43:09] How is technology going to impact our mobility as we age? [48:06] How can technology help people achieve the goal of staying in their homes as long as possible? [55:31] What is Retirement Success for John? [1:00:04] Ben, Abby, & Curtis wrap-up the episode. [1:07:21]

Today I'm joined by the innovative Dr. Joe Coughlin – the founder and director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab. Recognizing that our society hasn't adapted to meet the needs of our growing older generation, the MIT AgeLab was created as a multidisciplinary research program that works with business, government, and NGOs to improve the quality of life of older people and those who care for them. Just one example includes creating a suit that can be worn by students, product developers, engineers, architects, and others to experience the physical challenges of a person in their mid-70s. In addition to leading the AgeLab, Dr. Coughlin teaches in MIT's Department of Urban Studies & Planning and the Sloan School's Advanced Management Program. He was named by Fast Company Magazine as one the ‘100 Most Creative in Business' and by the Wall Street Journal as inventing the future of retirement. His recent book, The Longevity Economy: Inside the World's Fastest Growing, Most Misunderstood Market, is one of CEO READ's Business Bestsellers. Visit A Second Opinion's website here: https://asecondopinionpodcast.com/ Engage with us on social media at: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Lisa D'Ambrosio, PhD, research scientist at MIT AgeLab, discusses the latest on longevity and aging well.

In the first of a three-part series, Patti welcomes Dr. Joseph Coughlin, PhD of the MIT AgeLab to discuss what the new face of retirement planning in 2020 looks like. Dr. Coughlin shares the deadly dangers of social isolation and why the last 8000 days of life during retirement is often difficult to navigate. “You don't try it on, you don't taste it or take it for a test drive”. Patti reveals how she, as a trusted advisor, collaborates with her clients to successfully plan their retirement through longevity planning.

Lisa D'Ambrosio, PhD, research scientist at MIT AgeLab, discusses the latest on longevity and aging well. The secrets of long-lived, older people.

Technology has fundamentally changed our lives, helping clients live longer, better and more fully. Dr. Joseph Coughlin, a leading authority on the longevity economy, and host Bill Coppel —Managing Director and Chief Client Growth Officer at First Clearing — discuss the opportunities this presents for advisors and how beginning to think like a client can give advisors a competitive advantage. In this episode, you'll hear: The three skills advisors should adopt in the longevity economy How to help clients navigate a life stage that's unprecedented and unknown Why your personal experience as a human being matters Dr. Joseph Coughlin is recognized as a leading authority on the longevity economy. He is the founder and director of the MIT Age Lab, a multidisciplinary research program created to understand the behavior of the 50-plus population, the role of technology and design in their lives, and how innovation can improve the quality of life for older adults and their families. Joe was appointed by President George W. Bush to the White House Conference on Aging and advises major companies, not-for-profits, and governments worldwide. He teaches at MIT and is the author of The Longevity Economy: Inside the World's Fastest-Growing, Most Misunderstood Market. He's been featured in The Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and in numerous other major media outlets throughout the world. For more about Joe— Book: The Longevity Economy: Inside the World's Fastest-Growing, Most Misunderstood Market

How are you going to redefine yourself in retirement? Retirement means making the life transition from a full-time career to full-time living on your own terms. Although this is exciting, it can also be scary. During this series, you’ll learn how to create a framework to do this successfully. Learn how to figure out your identity and who you want to become. Are you ready to redefine yourself in retirement? Listen to this episode of Retirement Answer Man to begin to make this huge transition in your life.  Who are you?  We get so wrapped up in our professional titles that now in retirement you have a void to fill. Not only do you have to figure out the logistics of money, healthcare, where you’re going to live, now you’ll have to figure out your identity. Some people can lose direction when they retire. They think about who they were rather than who they want to become. Creating an identity from a completely blank slate can be a challenge. People don’t do well with blank slates. We prefer multiple-choice questions and don’t have the skills required to choose from such a broad palette. Do you know who you are? Do you know who you want to become? Why did I shift the focus of this series from finding your purpose? I had originally planned for this month to be all about finding your purpose in retirement, but then Mike the listener had an objection. Mike feels that there is too much pressure in finding your purpose of retirement. You probably won’t solve the problem of world hunger. Retirement is like the start of college, it’s the beginning of another round of self-exploration. Unfortunately, the analogy ends there since college has a structure and pressure. A well-funded retirement is free of pressure and structure. How will you grow and change in the absence of pressure? How can you hack longevity? It used to be that you might get 10 years of retirement in to simply sit on the park bench. Nowadays ⅓ of your adult life consists of retirement. The pattern written by previous generations doesn’t hold up for this new generation of retirees. This new stage of life has to be reinvented. Just because you stopped working doesn’t mean that you stop everything. People are beginning to hack their longevity by identifying their interests early on in retirement. These interests will carry them for the years of their retirement.  Are you ready to redefine yourself in retirement? When you retire, you can’t just run away from work, you need something to run to. It's not the absence of work that people desire in retirement, it’s the flexibility. Before beginning your retirement it’s time to start thinking about who you really are. What’s your reason to get up in the morning? What will be your storyline? How can you use the skills you have accumulated over a lifetime and translate them into the new game of retirement? OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN HOT TOPIC SEGMENT [3:45] We get so wrapped up in our professional titles [8:14] Blank slates can be a challenge [9:00] Why we aren’t searching for a purpose this month [17:55] What is going on in the Rock Retirement Club this month? PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT [19:08] Dr. Joseph Coughlin is the director of the MIT Age Lab [25:22] People are hacking their retirement [31:55] How can we build support networks in retirement? THE HAPPY LAB SEGMENT [34:44] Axe throwing is really hard to do TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT [36:56] Identify your identity right now Resources Mentioned In This Episode BOOK - The Longevity Economy by Dr. Joseph Coughlin Rock Retirement Club Roger’s YouTube Channel - Roger That BOOK - Rock Retirement  by Roger Whitney Work with Roger Roger’s Retirement Learning Center

In 1900 the average American lived to age 47, today this average has increased over 30 years to 79. By 2050 21% of the US population will be over 65 and this aging trend is worldwide. Yet, outside of sleeker looking adult diapers and products that help people when they fall and can’t get up, consumer product companies have largely ignored this cohort even though their spending power is $8 trillion dollars in the United States alone. Joseph F. Coughlin is the Founder and Director of the MIT AgeLab, which for the past twenty years has focused on creating new ideas, products and services that help people live fully productive and engaged lives as they age. Joseph also recently published the highly acclaimed “The Longevity Economy: Unlocking the World’s Fastest Growing, Most Misunderstood Market”, which explores the insights on aging and the business opportunities that he and his team have discovered since the AgeLab was founded in 2009. In this podcast Luminaries editor Kay Corry Aubrey sat and talked with Joseph, to learn more about his work and ideas as well as the innovative techniques he and his team use to learn from older people around the world.

Today’s episode features Gabi Zijderveld, Affectiva's Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Product Strategy interviewing Bryan Reimer. Bryan is a Research Scientist at MIT AgeLab & Associate Director of the New England University Transportation Center. Bryan is a thought leader in driver safety and the future of mobility. During their interview, he talks to us a bit about his work at MIT, some of the challenges of AI in automotive and how OEMs and Tier 1s can overcome them.

The last episode of the 3-part series, Patti circles back with John Diehl of the Hartford Funds. They delve into the latest research that the MIT AgeLab is conducting regarding the advancement of technologies to improve the quality of life as we age. They discuss the 5 specific ways technology will change the way we age, and how they are connected to the three major issues that will inevitably affect us all.

John Diehl, Senior Vice President of Strategic Markets for the Hartford Funds joins Patti to discuss his work with the MIT AgeLab. In this first part of a 3-part series, John reveals the top 3 questions anyone age 45 and older should be asking themselves on a regular basis. The questions will surprise you as you hear about the technological advancements MIT is working on to help answer them and allow seniors to age in place.

We are back to discuss the topic '5 Ways Technology Will Change How You Age'? technology of course is ever changing and is now more than ever contributing to longevity. We cover how exactly that is, how technology is being leveraged in this context and much more. This podcast is a collaboration with Hartford Funds and the MIT AgeLab. Featured from Hartford Funds, Bill McManus, Strategic Markets Team-member. Bill is responsible for engaging and educating both financial advisors and their clients about current and emerging opportunities in the financial-services marketplace. This presentation is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as investment advice or the basis for making any investment decisions. The views and opinions expressed may not be those of UBS Financial Services Inc. UBS Financial Services Inc. does not verify and does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information presented. Hartford Funds and UBS Financial Services Inc. are not affiliated. As a firm providing wealth management services to clients, UBS Financial Services Inc. offers both investment advisory services and brokerage services. Investment advisory services and brokerage services are separate and distinct, differ in material ways and are governed by different laws and separate arrangements. It is important that clients understand the ways in which we conduct business and that they carefully read the agreements and disclosures that we provide to them about the products or services we offer. For more information visit our website at ubs.com/workingwithus. UBS Financial Services Inc. is a subsidiary of UBS AG. Member FINRA/SIPC.

In this episode, Erik Strid, Founding Principal and CEO of Cencentus Wealth Advisors, why he's found offering great investment and planning advice isn't enough anymore. His clients expect more. He uses the MIT AgeLab 8,000 Days content to provide a blueprint for what his clients can expect to experience in retirement. Download Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI157.pdf Concentus Wealth Advisors and the MIT AgeLab are not affiliates or subsidiaries of Hartford Funds.

In this episode, Erik Strid, Founding Principal and CEO of Cencentus Wealth Advisors, why he's found offering great investment and planning advice isn't enough anymore. His clients expect more. He uses the MIT AgeLab 8,000 Days content to provide a blueprint for what his clients can expect to experience in retirement. Download Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI157.pdf Concentus Wealth Advisors and the MIT AgeLab are not affiliates or subsidiaries of Hartford Funds.

In this episode, Erik Strid, Founding Principal and CEO of Cencentus Wealth Advisors, why he’s found offering great investment and planning advice isn’t enough anymore. His clients expect more. He uses the MIT AgeLab 8,000 Days content to provide a blueprint for what his clients can expect to experience in retirement. Download Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI157.pdf Concentus Wealth Advisors and the MIT AgeLab are not affiliates or subsidiaries of Hartford Funds.

In this episode, Erik Strid, Founding Principal and CEO of Cencentus Wealth Advisors, why he’s found offering great investment and planning advice isn’t enough anymore. His clients expect more. He uses the MIT AgeLab 8,000 Days content to provide a blueprint for what his clients can expect to experience in retirement. Download Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI157.pdf Concentus Wealth Advisors and the MIT AgeLab are not affiliates or subsidiaries of Hartford Funds.

In this episode, Leon Labrecque, Managing Partner and CEO of LJPR Financial Advisors, explains why embracing and communicating MIT AgeLab longevity ideas are resonating with his clients and prospects. Download Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI155.pdf The MIT AgeLab, Leon Labrecque, LJPR Financial Advisors, and Sequoia Financial Group are not affiliates or subsidiaries of Hartford Funds

In this episode, Leon Labrecque, Managing Partner and CEO of LJPR Financial Advisors, explains why embracing and communicating MIT AgeLab longevity ideas are resonating with his clients and prospects. Download Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI155.pdf The MIT AgeLab, Leon Labrecque, LJPR Financial Advisors, and Sequoia Financial Group are not affiliates or subsidiaries of Hartford Funds

In this episode, Leon Labrecque, Managing Partner and CEO of LJPR Financial Advisors, explains why embracing and communicating MIT AgeLab longevity ideas are resonating with his clients and prospects. Download Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI155.pdf The MIT AgeLab, Leon Labrecque, LJPR Financial Advisors, and Sequoia Financial Group are not affiliates or subsidiaries of Hartford Funds

In this episode, Leon Labrecque, Managing Partner and CEO of LJPR Financial Advisors, explains why embracing and communicating MIT AgeLab longevity ideas are resonating with his clients and prospects. Download Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI155.pdf The MIT AgeLab, Leon Labrecque, LJPR Financial Advisors, and Sequoia Financial Group are not affiliates or subsidiaries of Hartford Funds

Sixty five percent of baby boomer workers plan to work past age 65 or do not plan to retire.* Dr. Joe Coughlin, director of the MIT AgeLab, shares how employers can gain a competitive advantage by embracing a five-generation workplace and how aging workers' mindsets and attitudes may need to change. *Source: Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, Ready or Not: Baby Boomers Are Revolutionizing Retirement, 12/18/14. Most recent data available used. Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI124.pdf The MIT AgeLab is not an affiliate or subsidiary of Hartford Funds

Sixty five percent of baby boomer workers plan to work past age 65 or do not plan to retire.* Dr. Joe Coughlin, director of the MIT AgeLab, shares how employers can gain a competitive advantage by embracing a five-generation workplace and how aging workers’ mindsets and attitudes may need to change. *Source: Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, Ready or Not: Baby Boomers Are Revolutionizing Retirement, 12/18/14. Most recent data available used. Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI124.pdf The MIT AgeLab is not an affiliate or subsidiary of Hartford Funds

Sixty five percent of baby boomer workers plan to work past age 65 or do not plan to retire.* Dr. Joe Coughlin, director of the MIT AgeLab, shares how employers can gain a competitive advantage by embracing a five-generation workplace and how aging workers’ mindsets and attitudes may need to change. *Source: Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, Ready or Not: Baby Boomers Are Revolutionizing Retirement, 12/18/14. Most recent data available used. Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI124.pdf The MIT AgeLab is not an affiliate or subsidiary of Hartford Funds

Sixty five percent of baby boomer workers plan to work past age 65 or do not plan to retire.* Dr. Joe Coughlin, director of the MIT AgeLab, shares how employers can gain a competitive advantage by embracing a five-generation workplace and how aging workers' mindsets and attitudes may need to change. *Source: Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, Ready or Not: Baby Boomers Are Revolutionizing Retirement, 12/18/14. Most recent data available used. Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI124.pdf The MIT AgeLab is not an affiliate or subsidiary of Hartford Funds

Patrick and Mike discuss the human realities of aging, sharing real life examples from their own families. They focus the conversation around three key questions developed by the research team at the MIT AgeLab. Key resources are available with this podcast, to help you strike up this important conversation within your family. Additional Resources Quality of Life Worksheet To a Long and Healthy Retirement The Apps, Sites & Devices Changing the Way We Age Three Questions That Can Predict Future Quality of Life   www.ingloriousfinance.com https://twitter.com/IngloriousFin https://www.facebook.com/IngloriousFinance/ Opinions Expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of Raymond James. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA / SIPC. Investment Advisory Services offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Macco Financial Group is not a registered broker/dealer, and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Raymond James is not affiliated with and does not endorse the opinions or services of the MIT AgeLab.

Nick speaks with John Diehl, SVP at Hartford Funds and liaison to the MIT Age Lab, where they do a lot of cool research! Our topic today is the 5 ways technology will change the way we age. Check out this white paper which covers the apps, sites, and devices discussed. Also, below is the animated video with Grandma!   Learn more at peakwm.com

In the US, 1 in 4 families are providing upwards of 21 hours a week providing care to a loved one. Dr. Joe Coughlin, director of the MIT AgeLab, shares how financial advisors might be able to help their clients who are experiencing, some for the first time, what it means to be a caregiver. Helping Clients Who Are Caregivers article: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/mit/8000-days-of-retirement/cost-of-caring.html Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI104.pdf The MIT AgeLab is not an affiliate or subsidiary of Hartford Funds.

In the US, 1 in 4 families are providing upwards of 21 hours a week providing care to a loved one. Dr. Joe Coughlin, director of the MIT AgeLab, shares how financial professionals might be able to help their clients who are experiencing, some for the first time, what it means to be a caregiver. Helping Clients Who Are Caregivers article: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/mit/8000-days-of-retirement/cost-of-caring.html Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI104.pdf The MIT AgeLab is not an affiliate or subsidiary of Hartford Funds.

In the US, 1 in 4 families are providing upwards of 21 hours a week providing care to a loved one. Dr. Joe Coughlin, director of the MIT AgeLab, shares how financial advisors might be able to help their clients who are experiencing, some for the first time, what it means to be a caregiver. Helping Clients Who Are Caregivers article: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/mit/8000-days-of-retirement/cost-of-caring.html Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI104.pdf The MIT AgeLab is not an affiliate or subsidiary of Hartford Funds.

In the US, 1 in 4 families are providing upwards of 21 hours a week providing care to a loved one. Dr. Joe Coughlin, director of the MIT AgeLab, shares how financial advisors might be able to help their clients who are experiencing, some for the first time, what it means to be a caregiver. Helping Clients Who Are Caregivers article: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/mit/8000-days-of-retirement/cost-of-caring.html Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI104.pdf The MIT AgeLab is not an affiliate or subsidiary of Hartford Funds.

The Seventeenth Population Health Colloquium organized by the Jefferson College of Population Health convened in Philadelphia, PA from March 27-29, 2017 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. David Nash, MD, MBA Dean of the Jefferson College of Population Health served as master of ceremonies presiding over 2 1/2 days of power packed presentations by key thought leaders in population health sciences. In today's uncertain and volatile climate, the practice of population health has taken on even more importance. As health care leaders, we understand the impact of social determinants on our nation's health. The fact that zip code is a better predictor of health than a person's genetic code is a clear indicator of the need to create healthier communities. In this interview we chat with Joseph F. Coughlin, Ph.D., is founder and Director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab. He teaches in MIT's Department of Urban Studies & Planning and the Sloan School’s Advanced Management Program. His research focuses on how demographic change, technology, social trends and consumer behavior drive innovations in business and government. Enjoy!  

John Diehl and Dr. Coughlin discuss the critical role of women in the economy, as consumers, and as decision-makers for their families. They also share MIT AgeLab's research about the characteristics women value most when choosing and working with a financial advisor. Connecting with Women Investors: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/practice-management/women-investors-opportunity.html Client Seminar for Women: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/clientseminars/investing-your-way.html Personal Branding for Women Advisors: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/practice-management/how-would-you-describe-your-personal-brand.html Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/content/dam/thf/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI088_transcript%20website.pdf

John Diehl and Dr. Coughlin discuss the critical role of women in the economy, as consumers, and as decision-makers for their families. They also share MIT AgeLab's research about the characteristics women value most when choosing and working with a financial advisor. Connecting with Women Investors: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/practice-management/women-investors-opportunity.html Client Seminar for Women: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/clientseminars/investing-your-way.html Personal Branding for Women Advisors: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/practice-management/how-would-you-describe-your-personal-brand.html Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/content/dam/thf/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI088_transcript%20website.pdf

John Diehl and Dr. Coughlin discuss the critical role of women in the economy, as consumers, and as decision-makers for their families. They also share MIT AgeLab's research about the characteristics women value most when choosing and working with a financial professional. Connecting with Women Investors: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/practice-management/women-investors-opportunity.html Client Seminar for Women: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/clientseminars/investing-your-way.html Personal Branding for Women Financial Professionals: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/practice-management/how-would-you-describe-your-personal-brand.html Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/content/dam/thf/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI088_transcript%20website.pdf

John Diehl and Dr. Coughlin discuss the critical role of women in the economy, as consumers, and as decision-makers for their families. They also share MIT AgeLab's research about the characteristics women value most when choosing and working with a financial advisor. Connecting with Women Investors: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/practice-management/women-investors-opportunity.html Client Seminar for Women: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/clientseminars/investing-your-way.html Personal Branding for Women Advisors: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/practice-management/how-would-you-describe-your-personal-brand.html Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/content/dam/thf/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI088_transcript%20website.pdf

For the next generation of retirees, one question will trump all others: How do you add life to longer lives? As we live longer, and spend more time in retirement, the challenge will be to get more out of those years. How do you find a rewarding second career? How do you stay close with friends and family? How do you maintain independence and mobility? How do you embrace new experiences? The answer: technology. With smartphones and constant connectedness, a new peer-to-peer, on-demand economy has emerged. With a simple swipe or tap of an app, information and services are available at our fingertips. Financial advisors can learn five ways the MIT AgeLab says technology will change how we age. 5 Ways Tech Will Change How You Age landing page: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/mit/5-ways-tech.html Client whitepaper: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/prospectingmaterials/flyers/MAI054.pdf Client workbook: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/prospectingmaterials/seminarmaterials/MAI063.pdf Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/content/dam/thf/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI087.pdf

For the next generation of retirees, one question will trump all others: How do you add life to longer lives? As we live longer, and spend more time in retirement, the challenge will be to get more out of those years. How do you find a rewarding second career? How do you stay close with friends and family? How do you maintain independence and mobility? How do you embrace new experiences? The answer: technology. With smartphones and constant connectedness, a new peer-to-peer, on-demand economy has emerged. With a simple swipe or tap of an app, information and services are available at our fingertips. Financial advisors can learn five ways the MIT AgeLab says technology will change how we age. 5 Ways Tech Will Change How You Age landing page: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/mit/5-ways-tech.html Client whitepaper: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/prospectingmaterials/flyers/MAI054.pdf Client workbook: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/prospectingmaterials/seminarmaterials/MAI063.pdf Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/content/dam/thf/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI087.pdf

For the next generation of retirees, one question will trump all others: How do you add life to longer lives? As we live longer, and spend more time in retirement, the challenge will be to get more out of those years. How do you find a rewarding second career? How do you stay close with friends and family? How do you maintain independence and mobility? How do you embrace new experiences? The answer: technology. With smartphones and constant connectedness, a new peer-to-peer, on-demand economy has emerged. With a simple swipe or tap of an app, information and services are available at our fingertips. Financial professionals can learn five ways the MIT AgeLab says technology will change how we age. 5 Ways Tech Will Change How You Age landing page: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/mit/5-ways-tech.html Client whitepaper: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/prospectingmaterials/flyers/MAI054.pdf Client workbook: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/prospectingmaterials/seminarmaterials/MAI063.pdf Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/content/dam/thf/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI087.pdf

For the next generation of retirees, one question will trump all others: How do you add life to longer lives? As we live longer, and spend more time in retirement, the challenge will be to get more out of those years. How do you find a rewarding second career? How do you stay close with friends and family? How do you maintain independence and mobility? How do you embrace new experiences? The answer: technology. With smartphones and constant connectedness, a new peer-to-peer, on-demand economy has emerged. With a simple swipe or tap of an app, information and services are available at our fingertips. Financial advisors can learn five ways the MIT AgeLab says technology will change how we age. 5 Ways Tech Will Change How You Age landing page: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/mit/5-ways-tech.html Client whitepaper: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/prospectingmaterials/flyers/MAI054.pdf Client workbook: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/dam/en/docs/pub/prospectingmaterials/seminarmaterials/MAI063.pdf Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/content/dam/thf/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI087.pdf

As a financial advisor, have you ever wondered if the value you're providing is keeping pace with the changing needs of your clients? Today's retirees are more educated, tech-savvy, and demanding than any previous generation. Each successive generation has great expectations that life will continue to get longer and better as they age. John Diehl and Dr. Joe Coughlin, Director of the MIT AgeLab, discuss the evolution of financial advice and the continuum of Advisor value. including transaction-based value (3:06), planning-based value (4:48), and longevity-solutions value (6:08). Dr. Coughlin also shares three resources advisors can draw upon to meet clients' longevity expectations. View the resources from this episode: Future of Advice diagram: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/mit/whitepapers/thefutureofadvice/new-diagram.html Future of Advice Whitepaper written by Dr. Coughlin: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/mit/whitepapers/thefutureofadvice.html Hartford Funds and MIT AgeLab resources – https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/mit.html Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/content/dam/thf/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI085.pdf

As a financial advisor, have you ever wondered if the value you're providing is keeping pace with the changing needs of your clients? Today's retirees are more educated, tech-savvy, and demanding than any previous generation. Each successive generation has great expectations that life will continue to get longer and better as they age. John Diehl and Dr. Joe Coughlin, Director of the MIT AgeLab, discuss the evolution of financial advice and the continuum of advisor value, including transaction-based value (3:06), planning-based value (4:48), and longevity-solutions value (6:08). Dr. Coughlin also shares three resources advisors can draw upon to meet clients' longevity expectations. View the resources from this episode: Future of Advice diagram: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/mit/whitepapers/thefutureofadvice/new-diagram.html Future of Advice Whitepaper written by Dr. Coughlin: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/mit/whitepapers/thefutureofadvice.html Hartford Funds and MIT AgeLab resources – https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/mit.html Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/content/dam/thf/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI085.pdf

As a financial advisor, have you ever wondered if the value you're providing is keeping pace with the changing needs of your clients? Today's retirees are more educated, tech-savvy, and demanding than any previous generation. Each successive generation has great expectations that life will continue to get longer and better as they age. John Diehl and Dr. Joe Coughlin, Director of the MIT AgeLab, discuss the evolution of financial advice and the continuum of advisor value - including transaction-based value (3:06), planning-based value (4:48), and longevity-solutions value (6:08). Dr. Coughlin also shares three resources advisors can draw upon to meet clients' longevity expectations. View the resources from this episode: Future of Advice diagram: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/mit/whitepapers/thefutureofadvice/new-diagram.html Future of Advice Whitepaper written by Dr. Coughlin: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/mit/whitepapers/thefutureofadvice.html Hartford Funds and MIT AgeLab resources – https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/mit.html Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/content/dam/thf/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI085.pdf

As a financial advisor, have you ever wondered if the value you're providing is keeping pace with the changing needs of your clients? Today's retirees are more educated, tech-savvy, and demanding than any previous generation. Each successive generation has great expectations that life will continue to get longer and better as they age. John Diehl and Dr. Joe Coughlin, Director of the MIT AgeLab, discuss the evolution of financial advice and the continuum of advisor value - including transaction-based value (3:06), planning-based value (4:48), and longevity-solutions value (6:08). Dr. Coughlin also shares three resources advisors can draw upon to meet clients' longevity expectations. View the resources from this episode: Future of Advice diagram: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/mit/whitepapers/thefutureofadvice/new-diagram.html Future of Advice Whitepaper written by Dr. Coughlin: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/mit/whitepapers/thefutureofadvice.html Hartford Funds and MIT AgeLab resources – https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/mit.html Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/content/dam/thf/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI085.pdf

As a financial professional, have you ever wondered if the value you're providing is keeping pace with the changing needs of your clients? Today's retirees are more educated, tech-savvy, and demanding than any previous generation. Each successive generation has great expectations that life will continue to get longer and better as they age. John Diehl and Dr. Joe Coughlin, Director of the MIT AgeLab, discuss the evolution of financial advice and the continuum of financial professional value - including transaction-based value (3:06), planning-based value (4:48), and longevity-solutions value (6:08). Dr. Coughlin also shares three resources financial professionals can draw upon to meet clients' longevity expectations. View the resources from this episode: Future of Advice diagram: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/mit/whitepapers/thefutureofadvice/new-diagram.html Future of Advice Whitepaper written by Dr. Coughlin: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/mit/whitepapers/thefutureofadvice.html Hartford Funds and MIT AgeLab resources – https://www.hartfordfunds.com/financial-professionals/mit.html Transcript: https://www.hartfordfunds.com/content/dam/thf/en/docs/pub/Podcast/MAI085.pdf

To commemorate the second-longest bull market in history, Bob and Andy re-live some of the painful investing moments along the way. Also, expert John Diehl shares MIT AgeLab research on how technology will add life to our retirement years.

John Diehl and Dr. Joe Coughlin, Director of the MIT AgeLab, discuss how financial advisors can create a new story for 8000 days of retirement. Topics covered include helping clients manage ambiguity (9:28), big decisions (11:17), complexity (14:07), and living solo (17:57).

John Diehl and Dr. Joe Coughlin, Director of the MIT AgeLab, discuss how financial professionals can create a new story for 8000 days of retirement. Topics covered include helping clients manage ambiguity (9:28), big decisions (11:17), complexity (14:07), and living solo (17:57).

John Diehl and Dr. Joe Coughlin, Director of the MIT AgeLab, discuss how financial advisors can create a new story for 8000 days of retirement. Topics covered include helping clients manage ambiguity (9:28), big decisions (11:17), complexity (14:07), and living solo (17:57).

Happy New Years and I hope that 2017 gets off to a great start for you both perennially and professionally!  After a wild 2016, I am happy to say that this is the last episode of the year which is rebroadcast of a prior episode before we release the first of many exciting new episodes in 2017!  This episode with Dr. Joe Coughlin, the founder and director of the MIT AgeLab is one of my personal all time favorites.  Not only was he a great guest, but he shared a lot of interesting insights on generations, the evolving workforce and the future of retirement.  As I re-listened to this episode earlier today and compared my recent notes from with the ones from the first time I released it I was pretty surprised that I had some very different take aways from our conversation this time around!  So, if you have already heard my conversation with Dr. Joe, I would suggest you take another listen, you’ll probably pick up a few new tidbits of knowledge that could help you position or refine your benefits, retirement or workforce strategy for the future!  If you haven’t listened to it, you’re in for a treat!   On a side note, we publish a post about each weekly podcast episode on LinkedIn which includes an episode summary, links and timestamps of interesting points we discuss.  If we’re not connected on LInkedIn, next time you log on search Rick Unser and either follow me or send me a connection request.  To my knowledge, for better or worse, I am the one and only!    Finally, our new episodes resume on January 6th 2017 with our 50th episode featuring Meghan Murphy, the director of thought leadership at Fidelity workplace investing where we discuss four 401(k) trends too big to be ignored in 2017.     Guest Bio Joseph F. Coughlin, Ph.D. is founder and Director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab. He teaches policy and systems innovation in MIT’s Sloan School of Management Advanced Management Program and the Department of Urban Studies & Planning. Author of over 150 academic publications, his research explores how demographic change, technology and social trends converge to drive future innovations in business and government. Coughlin publishes the online publication Disruptive Demographics and is a regular contributor to Wall Street Journal MarketWatch. Coughlin is one of Fast Company Magazine’s “100 Most Creative People in Business” and one of the Wall Street Journal’s “12 pioneers inventing the future of retirement and how we will all live, work, and play tomorrow.” The Financial Times profiled him as a ‘guru in global aging’ and Money Magazine dubbed him a ‘retirement game-changer’. He is a Behavioral Sciences Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America and a Fellow of Switzerland’s World Demographics & Ageing Forum, advising and speaking to businesses, governments, and non-profits worldwide. Coughlin spoke at Falling Walls in Berlin on the 25th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall and was a keynote speaker at the 2014 Nobel Prizes in Stockholm. Dr. Coughlin speaks and consults to industry providing strategic insights and strategy to the financial services and insurance, real estate and healthcare industries in North America and Europe.    401(k) Fridays Podcast Overview Helps employers navigate the evolving retirement benefits landscape through weekly engaging interviews with industry leaders, subject matter experts and progressive employers with unique viewpoints. The diverse in-depth perspectives and relevant topics help employers make more informed decisions about their retirement benefit programs which will positively impact their employees and business.   We are quickly approaching our 50th podcast episode!  To explore our growing library of content, if you are subscribed to the podcast, scroll through your podcast app and pick a few episodes that catch your interest, or go to 401kfridays.com/podcasts to find prior episode descriptions, guest bios bonus information and more!

Episode Overview As an employer, how do statements such as money is not as big of a deal as it used to be, the younger generation want to work for companies they believe are contributing to the greater good and the workforce of the future is going to require new investment to just stay competitive with where you are today? To address these questions and many more, I was excited to have Dr. Joe Coughlin, the founder and director of the MIT AgeLab as my guest on the podcast.  During our conversation, Dr. Joe also highlights key issues he has discovered in his research that both finance and human resources professionals need to prepare for.  Finally, be sure to listen for Dr. Joe’s thoughts on what keeps employees in the workforce beyond a normal retirement date, just a hint, it is not always money!  I hope you enjoy! Guest Bio Joseph F. Coughlin, Ph.D. is founder and Director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab. He teaches policy and systems innovation in MIT’s Sloan School of Management Advanced Management Program and the Department of Urban Studies & Planning. Author of over 150 academic publications, his research explores how demographic change, technology and social trends converge to drive future innovations in business and government. Coughlin publishes the online publication Disruptive Demographics and is a regular contributor to Wall Street Journal MarketWatch. Coughlin is one of Fast Company Magazine’s “100 Most Creative People in Business” and one of the Wall Street Journal’s “12 pioneers inventing the future of retirement and how we will all live, work, and play tomorrow.” The Financial Times profiled him as a ‘guru in global aging’ and Money Magazine dubbed him a ‘retirement game-changer’. He is a Behavioral Sciences Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America and a Fellow of Switzerland’s World Demographics & Ageing Forum, advising and speaking to businesses, governments, and non-profits worldwide. Coughlin spoke at Falling Walls in Berlin on the 25th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall and was a keynote speaker at the 2014 Nobel Prizes in Stockholm. Dr. Coughlin speaks and consults to industry providing strategic insights and strategy to the financial services and insurance, real estate and healthcare industries in North America and Europe. He can be reached at coughlin@mit.edu and on Twitter @josephcoughlin. 401(k) Fridays Podcast Overview Welcome to the 401(k) Fridays Podcast, where employers come to learn and retirement industry leaders come to share their unique stories, experiences and perspectives.  My name is Rick Unser, and I am your host.  Each episode leverages my nearly two decades of experience as a retirement consultant and features a candid interview with an industry expert to help enhance fiduciary protection, streamline plan operations or improve participant retirement readiness.   For more information please visit www.401kfridays.com/podcasts  

It seems funny to think about but those old Jetsons cartoons from the 1960s and 1970s are actually becoming more and more reality in the present day. More and more opportunity and concern is arising from the advances in technology that we see happening around us. I believe that many of these advances can be used to maximize our lives during retirement, giving us a happier and more comfortable life in those years when most people think of life winding down. For the next few episodes of The Retirement Answer Man I’ll be chatting about some of those technological advances and giving you thoughts about how you can take advantage of them to make your retirement the best it can be. What the HECK is the Internet of Things? Have you heard the term, “Internet of Things?” It’s a phrase that’s used these days to talk about many of the technological devices that are created to work together through computer networks to do all kinds of convenient and helpful things - from turning on your lights automatically, to adjust the temperature in your home, to keeping an inventory of the items in your refrigerator. It may sound strange to think of your home being automated in that way but as you move into retirement, it may not be such a bad thing. On this episode I’m going to walk you through some of the ways those kinds of advances can benefit you, giving you a happier and safer retirement season. Samsung has invested $1.2 million in the Internet of Things. Why would such a large company invest such a huge amount of money into this “Internet of Things” thing? It’s because the IOT is truly the wave of the future. Things we use every day are becoming more and more interconnected (it’s like a television remote times 100) and the leadership of Samsung sees the potential for new products and services that will not only help the consumer but will also increase their bottom line. This episode of The Retirement Answer Man begins a short series focusing on the technological advances that will be a significant part of our retirement years, with a focus on the things that could give us greater security, mobility, and independence during those years. Is technology our friend or an enemy to be avoided? We’ve all seen those doomsday movies (Terminator, The Matrix) where technology has become “alive” and the machines have taken over the world. Those movies represent the fears that many of us feel about the path technological advances could take us - but it’s only one perception of what could occur. I tend to think there will be many more benefits to the rise of technology than we are even able to imagine… and that there’s no reason to be afraid. On this episode I begin a series of episodes highlighting some of the ways I see the advances in technology that are happening all around us becoming a benefit to us in the retirement years ahead. You might be surprised at some of the things that already exist and the ease with which they could help you maintain mobility, independence, and personal safety as you age. Interested? Be sure to listen. Today’s S.M.A.R.T. Sprint: Try out at least one automated service. As human beings we often become afraid as the comfort of what we know is disrupted by change. But if we never change then we never grow - and I for one don’t want to stop growing. On this episode of The Retirement Answer Man I describe many automated services or products that improve the quality of life of their users and could be of great benefit to retirees. My challenge today is for you to choose one of the services or products I mention and give it a try. I believe that as you experience the benefits of some of these services or products for yourself, you’re going to find the benefits far outweigh the fears you might have. So be sure to listen, pick out a product or service you are willing to try, and give it a shot! OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN [0:24] My welcome and introduction to this episode of the podcast. [3:00] A preview of the next few episodes. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? SEGMENT [4:00] Today’s term: “Internet of Things.” HOT TOPIC SEGMENT [5:37] Samsung is investing $1.2 million in the Internet of Things. [6:00] Why would such a large company make that kind of investment? PRACTICAL PLANNING SEGMENT [7:44] Why do you enjoy technology? (or do you?) [9:13] The MIT Age Lab - a look at technology for older people. [9:55] 3 questions that predict the quality of your life in the future? [12:22] How is technology going to help us maintain independence in our own homes? [23:30] Services that could help us remain independent as we age. [33:00] Tying things together: Amazon Echo. THE HAPPY LAB SEGMENT [37:33] What’s the PURPOSE of living longer? [38:45] Purpose can be large or small. TODAY’S SMART SPRINT SEGMENT [39:55] Test out a couple of the services I mentioned on this episode. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The MIT Age Lab The NEST Thermostat A Smart Mattress Smart Doorbells (with  cameras) Smart Lightbulbs Smart Carpet Smart Refrigerators Roomba Automatic Lawn Mowers Task Rabbit Blue Apron UberEats HelloAlfred www.JoinHonor.com Amazon Echo Contact Roger: http://www.rogerwhitney.com/retirementanswers/ Roger’s retirement learning center: www.RogerWhitney.com/learn The Retirement Answer Man Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/RetirementAnswerMan

HBO announced this week that the company will embark on a four year production deal with the former Comedy Central star, beginning with short-form content for the channel's digital platforms. Co-hosts Cardiff Garcia and Shannon Bond discuss how Stewart's new role signals HBO's move to focus on growing its online-only audience. In the latest sign of the mounting difficulties faced by Bill Gross, George Soros has pulled $500 million from Janus Capital. What's going on with the former Pimco bond king? FT financial and investment correspondents explain. Then, Joseph Coughlin of the MIT Age Lab says the future of aging is about to become more enjoyable. Cardiff travels to the lab to find out more. Music: "Plain Loafer" by Kevin MacLeod. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.