Volunteer -- It's Good For Your Health!

As 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day, they are redefining what it means to reach traditional retirement age. Many Americans can now expect to live 20 to 30 years beyond age 65. Faced with a new longevity dividend, they are increasingly embracing opportunities to share their time in new ways by volunteering, sharing a lifetime of knowledge and experience to improve the lives of people in their communities. Research shows that volunteering not only benefits society—it can also pay big dividends in better health as you age.

Older adults who volunteer for as little as two hours a week, or 100 hours per year, may experience improved mental, emotional and physical health. Volunteering can help to reduce depression, lessen chronic pain and give your brain a boost. You may even live longer!

Got an Hour, Give An Hour. Volunteering is easy. Check out this campaign to find ways you can give back.

To learn more about volunteering and the age of longevity come hear me participate on September 21, 2016 in the MITEF NYC Panel: Monumental Opportunities & Challenges in the Age of Longevity! To register: http://bit.ly/mitSept21