Longevity

The 100-Year-Old Psychologist Is Still Listening

Marcia Brenner continues to work out of a sense of duty to her clients, but she is acutely aware her memory is fading day by day.

Could Plasma Exchange Therapy Actually Help You Live Longer?

The procedure shows promise in a new study, but some experts warn it puts patients at risk for unnecessary medical complications without a clear payoff.

Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak

Caregivers who use elderspeak mean well, but studies show that kind of talk can lead to resistance to care.

A Longevity Expert’s 5 Tips for Aging Well

In his new book, “Super Agers,” the cardiologist Dr. Eric Topol argues that we now have the tools to age better than our predecessors.

Prepping for the 40- to 50-Year Retirement

Figuring out the finances can’t wait because living to 120+ could soon be common if researchers are correct, says this advisor.

At 95, He’s the World’s Oldest Speedskater. He’s Gunning for 100.

Iichi Marumo almost ended his life as a kamikaze at age 15 and now views speed skating as a way to celebrate life.

How to Respond When Someone With Dementia Thinks They’re Somewhere Else

Try changing the conversation to another topic or focusing on a shareable aspect of the individual's concern.

Do We Age Steadily, or in Bursts?

A Stanford study found that people seemed to age more rapidly around age 44, and again around 60.

Oldest Holocaust Survivor Retired at 102, Dies at 113

"You have to wake up and have a purpose,” she frequently told her family. Dark chocolate and good children were also her secrets to longevity.

These Settings Aren’t Real. But for Dementia Patients, What Is?

Some dementia care programs create whole environments that evoke the past or allow people to feel they’re participating in the present.

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Husband-and-Wife Practice in Phoenix Affiliates With Commonwealth

Patrick Funke & Associates has $430 AUM and focuses on retirement plans.

RIA Economic Outlook Index Rises as Inflation Worries Ease

Advisors still fear a possible recession, but a major concern expressed by clients may present an opportunity.

Survey Finds Dangerous Disconnect Between G1 and G2

Advisors who don’t adequately prepare for succession risk losing their successors.

N.J. Independent Advisors Could Be Reclassified as BD Employees

The Financial Services Institute will testify against the implementation of a strict “ABC” contractor rule at a public hearing Monday.

Social Security’s Finances Erode Further and Could Spell Benefit Cuts

If Congress fails to act, the retirement fund will run out earlier than previously estimated.

Most Americans Fear Tariffs Will Hurt Economy and Wallets

A new survey reveals increasing anxiety as price increases affect groceries, clothing and everyday spending.

Survey Highlights Historic Opportunity to Empower More Women to Invest

A Capital Group study reveals four steps financial advisors can take to engage more women clients during the Great Wealth Transfer.