Retirement Ages Going Up in Denmark and China, Celebrating Birthdays, Living Choices 9-16-25
Description
In this episode of News for the Ages Ellen Khalifa highlighted an article by Dr. Joe Coughlin on the rising retirement ages in Denmark and China, emphasizing the need for workplace redesign, upskilling, and proactive wellness. Elizabeth Magallon Fleury shared an article by Myrna Marofsky on celebrating 80 with joy, focusing on positive reminiscence. Debbie Howard presented an article about 11 women living in a tiny home community in East Texas, called the Bird’s Nest, to avoid nursing homes. The discussion touched on the importance of social connections, technology skills, and innovative living options for older adults. Linda Sherman spoke about the Consumer Electronic Show coming in January and the Science of Skin Summit she just attended September 5 – 7.
Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan
Market Watch via Morning Star 7-2-25 Retirement Ages Are Going up Around the World by Dr. Joe Coughlin
https://www.morningstar.com/news/marketwatch/20250702110/retirement-ages-are-going-up-around-the-world-sending-a-signal-to-the-us-workforce
Discussion:
GetSetUp for learning new skills
Ellen posted on LinkedIn Use it or Lose it
Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS, Life's Encore Planning
Next Avenue 8-20-25 Celebrating 80 on My Terms by Myrna Marofsky, author of "To The Last Dance" now on pre-order
https://www.nextavenue.org/celebrating-80-on-my-terms-joy-revisited/
Phrase: Positive reminiscence
Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International
NY Times 8-7-25 11 Women, 9 Dogs, Not Much Drama (and No Guys) by Lisa Miller
These retired women in Texas have been through infertility, illness, layoffs, addiction and disappointing marriages. Now they are trying to create a utopia just for themselves.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/07/well/eleven-women-nine-dogs-not-much-drama-and-no-guys.html
Community is called Birds Nest
Discussion
WheelPad: WheelPad is an AgeTech Collaborative from AARP portfolio company
Debbie Howard's summary of this show.
Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed.
Discussion hosted by: Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard
BoomerTechTalk.com episode page
Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman
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