Medical Xpress January 26, 2026
Life expectancy in the United States has been rising over many decades, ushering in what experts describe as “an era of unprecedented longevity.” This trend raises important questions about how people can best prepare for and navigate this extended lifespan.
Penn Today spoke with Tamara J. Cadet, an associate professor in the School of Social Policy & Practice and co-author of “Health and Wealth in the Era of Longevity,” a report from TIAA Institute and the Gerontological Society of America, about how Americans can chart a path toward healthy aging and well-being in later life.
Post-retirement planning should involve more than a discussion of finances
Traditionally, retirement planning focuses on finances—whether people have enough money to live “comfortably.”
Most retirement...
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