THE LONGEVITY PERSPECTIVE

LAURA CARSTENSEN, PHD
Recorded on March 22, 2017

Join us for a discussion with Professor Laura Carstensen, founding director of the Stanford Center on Longevity, on the importance of designing for long lives.
Abstract: We are entering an unprecedented era of long lives. The majority of children in the developed world born since 2000 can expect to live 100 years and beyond. The implications for individuals, business, communities and governments will be profound. What needs to change for our society to handle this dramatic demographic shift?

UNDERSTANDING LONGEVITY

STEVE VERNON, FSA
Recorded on May 11, 2017

We all have heard that life expectancy is 75-80 years. But is that really how long we can expect to live? Join us with Steve Vernon, FSA for a presentation on common misunderstandings about life expectancy, variability in life expectancy including wide variations by education and income, and what that means for your (and your employees’) retirement planning.

LIFE PLANNING IN THE AGE OF LONGEVITY

TAMARA SIMS
Recorded on April 25, 2017

SCL’s Sightlines project chronicles how Americans across the country are doing in three important areas of wellness that ensure better, longer lives: healthy living, financial security, and social engagement. Based on the insights we gathered from this landmark research project, we present what Americans are doing well and where they need the most help to ensure that everyone has a chance to make the most of this historically unprecedented gift of very long life. This webinar includes 25 minutes of prepared remarks followed by 15 minutes of questions from the audience.

SAFEGAURDING CLIENTS FROM FINANCIAL FRAUD AND EXPLOITATION

Recorded on June 19, 2017

MARTI DeLIEMA, PhD

Financial fraud is a crime that targets consumers of all ages, not just older adults. To protect retirement assets throughout the life course, this webinar presents strategies to recognize and resist persuasion and avoid victimization attempts. Attendees will also learn about risk factors for fraud and proactive strategies to keep their older clients safe and secure.

THE “IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL CONNECTEDNESS FOR LONG LIFE”
Recorded on July 20, 2017

Social connectedness is essential to our health and well-being, and a lack can lead to our mortality. Yet, research shows that Americans of today are less socially engaged than those of previous decades. This webinar discusses the empirical evidence for staying socially connected and the best ways to promote healthy and long social lives.

AMY YOTOPOULOS
Director, Mind Division
Stanford Center on Longevity

RETHINKING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: CONSIDERING THE COMPLETE PICTURE
Recorded on October 26, 2017

One of the most universally recognized links between behavior and health is that physical activity is good for you. When we think of that activity, however, our brains often leap to gym memberships and special shoes. But even for the most active, exercise makes up only a small portion of the day. With the emergence of increasingly accurate wearable devices, we can now start to consider a more holistic model of human activity. Ken Smith, Director of the Center on Longevity’s Mobility Division, will discuss this shift in activity science, how even small amounts of movement can make a difference in our health, and how employers and advisors can play a role.

KEN SMITH
Director, Mobility Division
Stanford Center on Longevity

UPDATES ON CAREGIVING RESEARCH
Recorded on November 30, 2017

Amy is the Director of the Mind Division here at SCL and will be talking to us about caregiving, and discussing some of the research Stanford is doing on caregiving and caregivers.

AMY YOTOPOULOS
Director, Mind Division
Stanford Center on Longevity