From the Hive: Living Our Best 60s

New hive formats! Roadmap to thriving in your 60s

Angela Gu & Jenn Kim
January 30, 2025

At Hively, we're always on the hunt for culture and tips to enrich this next life chapter. This week, we're reimagining how our community comes together with exciting new Hive formats. Plus, discover expert insights on thriving in your 60s, protecting winter skin, and dive deep into longevity science with Dr. Peter Attia.

Updates from Hively HQ 📣

You spoke, we listened! Our signature Hives are evolving to better serve you. While our traditional Hives have brought together 8-12 members to navigate the retirement transition, we heard you wanted more ways to connect and take action. We're thrilled to announce three new Hive formats:

Which format are you interested participating in? (You can choose more than 1)

Pre-retirement "Head Start" Hive features guidance from experts on navigating lifestyle changes, key focus areas, and practical steps to achieve your goals with others also planning to retire.

Hively Challenges creates shared accountability groups for specific goals - whether you're training for a 5K, decluttering your place, or writing your first book!

Action based Hive go beyond discussion to help you make concrete progress on key decisions like estate planning and exploring new living options, with expert guidance along the way.

Upcoming Events 🗓

Let's Talk: Benefits of Low Maintenance Living
Ready to simplify? Join realtor Christina Marmonti to explore how downsizing to condos, townhomes, or ADUs could give you more freedom to focus on what matters. Share experiences and get practical insights on making this transition work for you.
Thu 2/6 at 4pm ET | Sign-up here
Let's Talk: Psychology of Money Drawdown
Moving from saving to spending isn't just about numbers - it's about mindset. Join fellow members to discuss the emotional side of retirement spending, share strategies for confident decision-making, and learn how others balance enjoyment with security.
Fri 2/14 at 2pm ET | Sign-up here

This Week’s Suggested Reading 📚

Source: Ananya Broker Parekh/The Guardian

Living Our Best 60s
From sleep patterns to screening tests, discover expert insights on navigating your 60s with confidence. Learn how staying active, maintaining social connections, and shifting your mindset can help you thrive in this decade of change. Plus, find out why experts say mobility is your "biggest bang for your buck" in aging successfully. Click to read at theguardian.com.

The Latest in Healthy Aging 🦴

Winter Skin Woes
As we age, our skin becomes more vulnerable to winter's harsh effects. Learn essential tips for protecting your skin barrier, from choosing the right moisturizers to avoiding common habits that can worsen dryness. Plus, discover why drinking water isn't the solution you might think it is. Click to read at health.harvard.edu.

This Week’s Resource 🎉

Website / Podcast: Science of longevity with Dr. Peter Attia
Explore evidence-based insights on health optimization from nutrition to stress management through articles, podcasts, and videos - we particularly recommend his podcast The Drive!
Online | Click to learn more

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As always, feel free to reply with any questions and suggestions.

Warmly,
Hively Team