Redefining what it means to be 65

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Angela Gu & Jenn Kim
February 08, 2024

Hi there! 🐝 Read on this week for stories of 65-year-olds redefining this milestone, practical tips on navigating your health care, a new scorecard for brain health, and offers / events gathered for you.

This week’s suggested reading

Illustration: Elena Scotti / The Wall street Journal, iStock, Pixelsquid

  • A record number of people will turn 65 this year. And they’re redefining this milestone. 🎂 
    This week, the Wall Street Journal features inspiring stories of 65-year-olds who are transforming what it means to reach this milestone. Many are turning to focus on what they want in this next stage. Click here to read at wsj.com. 

  • A post-retirement Linkedin profile? 👩🏼‍💻
    Keeping your Linkedin updated after retirement allows you to be visible for part-time opportunities or to stay connected to people and ideas as you explore what’s next. Learn from career experts on guidance and example headlines to communicate how you want to stay engaged. Click here to read at nextavenue.org.

Last heard from the Hive
Our members engaged in a recent discussion on “How to better navigate your health care”. We heard some good tips that we’re passing along below! 🚑

“How you approach the person on the other side for scheduling appointments really matters - recognizing their work and showing kindness goes a long way.”

“To increase your chances of getting an appointment, it can be helpful to point out that you’re retired. Say ‘Hey, I’m a good candidate for cancellation. I’m retired and have flexibility.’”

“Ask your doctor about what needs to be assessed for preventative health - this is often overlooked given the very little time they have in an appointment.“

Healthy Aging

  • How well do you score on brain health? 🧠
    A new Brain Care Scorecard was developed by researchers to assess lifestyle factors impacting dementia and stroke risk. What is one change that could put you on a path to better brain health? “Meaning of life,” says Dr. Andrew Budson, a lecturer in neurology at Harvard Medical School. Click here to read at health.harvard.edu.

This week’s curated offer

  • For the cinema lovers, an offer from AMC Theaters🍿
    Guests 60+ can save on movie tickets all day, every day. Purchase tickets at location or online by selecting “senior pricing”. Click here to get tickets at amc.com.

Suggested upcoming virtual events

  • Music & Advocacy: A talk with Christian McBride, Grammy-winning bassist and composer, on his work at the intersection of art and advocacy 🎼
    Hear from Christian McBride on the role of art in social change and the importance of building on the legacies of past generations. McBride reissued his 1998 composition, The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons, in tribute to Civil Rights leaders Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, and Muhammad Ali.
    Monday, Feb 26, 2024 7:00pm - 8:00pm ET Register here.


  • Tech Talk: Book launch for The Everything Token: How NFTs and Web3 Will Transform the Way We Buy, Sell, and Create 👾
    Join authors Steve Kaczynski and Scott Duke Kominers on a talk that will demystify NFTs, blockchains, and web3 in simple terms. Hear from them on exactly what they are and why they’re valuable.
    Thursday, February 29, 2024, 6:00pm - 7:15pm ET Register here.

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Warmly,
Angela and Jenn