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How does it feel to be old?

Global, January 28, 2016

This week, Aegon's Center for Longevity and Retirement surprised Ishani Mukerji on her 24th birthday. Dressed in an age-simulation suit, which added years to her actual age, we asked her to carry out a number of ever day tasks.

The Aegon Center for Longevity and Retirement's new report, The New Flexible Retirement, illustrates that today's workers are expecting to transition into retirement. Right now, a significant obstacle for achieving this is that few employers offer employment practices to support this. But maintaining a healthy body and mind are also key.

Part 1: 24 year-old Ishani Mukerij discovers how even the simplest of tasks can become a challenge later in life
Part 1: 24 year-old Ishani Mukerij discovers how even the simplest of tasks can become a challenge later in life
 
Part II: Making a few small changes to your behavior in the office, could reduce the effects of aging
Part II: Making a few small changes to your behavior in the office, could reduce the effects of aging
 

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Mike Mansfield, Manager Retirement Research >

Links

Report: The New Flexible Retirement >
About: Aegon Center for Longevity and Retirement >
About LAVA >
Poster: A Guide to Growing Older (pdf)>

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