By Christie Whitney
Believe it or not, the oldest Millennials are turning 45 years old this year. To commemorate this milestone and to help plan for longevity, John Hancock and the MIT Age Lab recently partnered together to create the Longevity Preparedness Index. Scores compiled from an online survey/quiz are determined by answers across eight domains, including relationships with family, friends and community, health and daily activities.
Dr. Joe Coughlin, the Founder and Director of the MIT Age Lab, described why his team created this excellent planning tool: “Our goal with the Longevity Preparedness Index (LPI) is simple: expand the conversation around what it means to prepare well for longer lives by taking a holistic perspective. LPI scores point toward the opportunities people have to achieve their best and healthiest lives while highlighting the progress many are already making in their longevity preparedness. Results from the LPI underscore that taking some small but intentional steps — such as planning for a new hobby, starting a fitness routine, or having a conversation about care — can lead to a better future and make a big impact on how we spend our later years.
We’re proud to work with John Hancock on this research and look forward to seeing what actions organizations, governments, and individuals take as a result.”
To complete this free online quiz, which takes about 15 minutes, please click here:
https://www.johnhancock.com/ideas-insights/longevity-preparedness-index.html
