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@AgeWave co-founder, entrepreneur, futurist, writer, & speaker on longevity, aging, the new retirement, & ascent of women. Author #AgelessAging @MayoClinicPress

San Francisco Bay Area
Joined April 2010
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Imagine my excitement to learn that you all made Ageless Aging an instant national bestseller! Together we are putting #AgelessAging in the hands of millions of women to help them live better longer.
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Boomer women have always been…and will always be change agents. They are about to shake up the world of financial advising.
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I am proud to announce that my husband, Ken, has been honored by CIO Views Magazine as one of this year’s 10 most global transformational leaders! Check out the November issue of the magazine and Ken's cover story here:
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First-time #caregiver ? Get some great advice from @RichardLui Watch the whole @_BrightFocus virtual event here:
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70% of Americans have viewed the pandemic as a financial wake-up call, saying it has caused them to pay more attention to their long-term finances. @AgeWave @EdwardJones #retirement #retirementplanning #health #purpose #family #longevity #finance
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1+1=3 when it comes to balancing #career and #caregiving Watch the @_BrightFocus virtual event to see the @RichardLui answer.
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Each of the four pillars plays a key role – and they are all interconnected and equally important when it comes to enjoying optimal well-being in retirement. @AgeWave @EdwardJones #retirement #retirementplanning #health #purpose #family #longevity #finance
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No matter how old you might be, it’s never too late to invest financially in your own future self. #InvestInYou #financialplanning #longevity #aging #aglessaging
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What are your biggest #fears of living a long life? #justquestion #aging #agelessaging #question
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Today, people are reaching their 60th or 65th birthday and beginning to think, "Wait a minute... I might have 20, 25, 30 years of life in front of me. It's a whole new chapter in life." #aging #longevity @EdwardJones @AgeWave The Four Pillars of the New #Retirement
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Women need to financially prepare for their future #finance #women #WomenAdvisorSummit2020 #Keynote @investmentnews
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A growing number of Americans say they need to talk about end-of-life issues and the #legacy they will leave behind. But there is a big disconnect between what they “know” they need to do and what they actually “do.” @AgeWave #family #aging
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Women aren’t talking to each other about where they’re investing their money like guys are. #investing #womenleaders #womeninvestors #influence #activeaging @Portfolia1
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Countless inspiring women in science made historic contributions and helped advance understanding of the world around us. Here are a few women you should know.
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We asked women, What is your biggest financial regret? They said it was not investing more money. #investing #womenleaders #womeninvestors #influence #activeaging @Portfolia1 #finances #money
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We’re able to rethink what #longevity means. It could be going back to school at 40… or 60… or even 80. It could be starting a second major relationship. Or even a third. #aging #aglessaging @AgeWave @HCAOA
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What steps can you take today that could improve your overall physical and mental health? #mentalHealth #physicalhealth #improveyourhealth @EdwardJones @AgeWave The Four Pillars of the New #Retirement
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Have you experienced #ageism ? According to @UM_IHPI research 82% of older adults reported regularly experiencing at least one form of everyday ageism. #justquestion
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Fathers are less likely to take their full parental leave compared to mothers. If you're a father, I'm interested in hearing your thoughts on why this is. Is there pressure to come back to work? Stigma?
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If you knew that you would have an extra 30 years of life, would you just want it to tag it to the end of your life? #longevitybonus #caregivers #homecare #aging #agelessaging #keynote #presentation @HCAOA
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Women who were paid hourly rates had median hourly earnings of $14.06 in 2018, which were 88 percent of the $16.01 median for men. And if you multiply that out over a career span, that translates into big money. #genderpaygap #equalpay #genderequity #wealthgap @BLS_gov
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“We have failed young people in creating such age-segregated spaces and ways of interacting." -- @eunicelnichols on @becky_margiotta 's podcast "Unleasing Social Change" (h/t: @encoreorg , @billions_inst ) #Gen2Gen
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#Retirees say their greatest source of #purpose is from spending time with loved ones. #family #happiness #retirement #aging #longevity @EdwardJones @AgeWave study The Four Pillars of the New #Retirement
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To the rescue: Shelter dogs minding people dealing with dementia, Alzheimer’s. Groups in Florida team up with shelter pets for a new lease on life and dementia patients a new friend for life.
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Women held more U.S. jobs than men in December for the first time in nearly a decade, a development that likely reflects the future of the American workforce.
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#Proud of my state
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What interests or priorities would give you a strong sense of purpose or fulfillment in retirement? #mentalHealth #physicalhealth #purpose @EdwardJones @AgeWave The Four Pillars of the New #Retirement
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Are you willing to offer #financial support to your #family , even if it could jeopardize your own financial future? #aging #longevity @EdwardJones @AgeWave study The Four Pillars of the New #Retirement
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The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote on August 26, 1920. With its centennial approaching—art institutions are organizing exhibitions that mark that momentous event.
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The news has been filled with powerful women over 60 -- for good reasons. Older women are coming to the forefront and refusing to be consigned to invisibility
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This is tragic. All but 2 of those who died in the Camp Fire were seniors. We can do more to protect our elders during disasters like these
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Around the world and across history, innovative women have imagined, developed, tested, and perfected their creations. Here is a list of 20 women inventors you should know.
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Scientists say that—for the very first time—they have reversed dementia in mice with a drug that reduces inflammation
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It took me more than 2 years to create a 100 page proposal, but Mayo Clinic will be my publishing partner on a book to help women live longer better. What would you like to know?
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My latest piece for @WSJ will take you on an incredible journey into a future without #Alzherimer 's. Care to join? http://t.co/hmiwZjRBGM
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Time's up, Google #GoogleWalkout
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This is just precious
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Here's one thing you can actually blame #millennials for: falling divorce rates
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Read my latest expert blog for @WSJ on The Five Ways to Control the #Aging Process - it's easier than you think! http://t.co/dgmcWc021p
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ICYMI: Scientists are exploring how a fish in Africa might be the key to fighting aging in humans #aging #health #longevity
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Planning financially for retirement has always been a sweet spot, but what about planning financially in the retirement journey? @investmentnews #RetirementIncomeSummit #InvestmentNewsRIS #longevity #aging #agelessaging #finance #retirement
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What constitutes a life well-lived? Americans say it is defined by relationships and contributions far more than career, wealth or fame
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Sadly, 1 in 4 adults over the age of 65 is socially isolated, with too little contact and interaction with others. #socialisolation @EdwardJones #FourPillarsoftheNewRetirement #family #COVID
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"Old age is primarily a concern for women, which is surely one reason that it has not received much critical attention."
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You don't have to be young to have a stuffed animal friend--older adults are doing it too
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This wildfire season in California, consider these steps and precautions if you have aging parents living alone:
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A great piece from Natgeo on why now is the time to demand for equality
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Americans of all #generations , especially the older ones, wish that older and younger generations took more time to connect with and learn from one another #intergenerationalconnection #aging #agelessaging #longevity @EdwardJones #FourPillarsoftheNewRetirement #family
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#ageism sucks. Yes, it does. That’s one of the chapter titles in my husband, Ken Dychtwald ‘s latest book, #WhatRetireesWant . Read all the details.
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Women are investing more than ever before, but still don’t like talking about #money and #investing . #Women say they are more comfortable talking about death than money. #Womeninvesting
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On this dance team at a Queens community center, being a grandma is a plus.
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NYC to pair homeless youth with seniors who have extra bedrooms in new program.
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61% of retirees wish they have planned better for the financial aspect of their retirement. @EdwardJones @FAMagazine
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Study suggests that looking at the glass “half full” may be an indicator of increasing chances of living beyond the age of 85. #longevity #optimism
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My latest piece for @WSJ will take you on an incredible journey into a future without #Alzherimer 's. Care to join? http://t.co/hmiwZjRBGM
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Gotta love those doggos
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Umm... Can these umpires stop? This is such a double standard. I can't recall when a sports official reacted like this when a male athlete loses their cool
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Choices Abound Along the Continuum of Later-Life #Housing :Get the article here http://t.co/YrkYzOifEJ via @HuffPost50 http://t.co/TPWhDuQyFz
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Nevada became the first state where women make up a majority of the state assembly 👏
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Spending time by yourself in nature is good for mental health, and can make you a better leader
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Our country should know the names of its history-making women, and we will be one step closer with the passing of a bill to create the Smithsonian Women's History Museum.
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This is hilarious, and a great story 😂
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Read my latest #Retirement Expert Blog: Why many #retirees are upsizing into larger homes. What are your plans? http://t.co/b1WxKA6xq6 @WSJ
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#Women are much more likely than men to go through these 3 #career interruptions which can create huge #financial gaps--to the tune of more than a million dollars.
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Public companies headquartered in California have until Jan. 1 to name at least one female director
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New research suggests that a woman’s lifelong earnings and how much she works are influenced by the levels of sexism in the state where she was born. This is truly shocking
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A new study found that fathers who took parental leave where more likely than mothers to receive at least some pay
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Don't miss my new article for @WSJ Why many retirees are upsizing into larger homes. What are your plans? http://t.co/b1WxKzOWyy #retirement
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Throughout 99% of all of human history, the average life expectancy has been under the age of 18. In the 20th century, life expectancy skyrocketed, adding another 30 years to our lifespan, bringing life expectancy to an average of 79 in the U.S.
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Interactions with pets is advantageous for aging adults. Pets and therapy animals assist seniors in becoming more social, open and active while giving them a sense of purpose.
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Get Age Wave's new report: Home in Retirement: More Freedom, New Choices here http://t.co/TPWhDuQyFz @MerrillLynch #retirement #home #aging
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NASA: the first person on Mars is likely to be a woman
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Millions are #sandwiched between caring for children and parents in addition to working full-time – a true balancing act
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#Retirees are experiencing unprecedented freedom to choose where they want to live in #retirement . Access the report http://t.co/TPWhDuQyFz
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Deaths from heart failure, one of the nation’s biggest killers, are surging as the population ages and the health of younger generations worsens
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