“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 Our current societal infrastructure isn’t just outdated; it limits the possibilities for fulfilling, extended lives.”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We’ll explore his groundbreaking insights on the longevity dividend and why old age, as we know it, is outdated.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

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