By Jaci Conry – Boston Magazine –
Your retirement dreams might sparkle with well-padded 401(k)s and European escapades—but is that rosy vision ready for reality’s age-tinted glasses? Where will you live when you need an extra hand with daily care? How will you navigate doctor’s visits and grocery runs? With people living longer than ever—so-called old age now comprises roughly one-third of adult life—and an America that’s graying faster than ever, the realities of aging are demanding our attention like never before.That’s made the “L” word—a.k.a. longevity—one of the buzziest topics in the wellness world today. Defined as “what can be done to improve the quality of life for older people,” according to Joseph Coughlin, director of the MIT AgeLab, longevity encompasses not just health but also everything else people need to consider as they age, from caregiving and home logistics to retirement and transportation.
