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Apps, websites, and digital devices can help clients stay mobile, healthy, and socially connected as they age

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The future of aging is being invented right now. As people live longer and spend more time in retirement, the challenge will be to get more out of those years. How do you maintain independence and mobility? Stay connected to family and friends? Remain engaged and purposeful? Embrace new experiences?

Technology is becoming an important part of the answer. From innovations that support health, housing, mobility, caregiving, and social connection, today's retirees have access to an unprecedented range of tools and services that can help them live longer, better lives. By understanding what's possible, financial professionals can help clients discover new ways to maintain independence, strengthen connections, and improve their quality of life throughout retirement.

 

Learn:

  • Five ways technology is transforming the retirement experience
  • How innovation may help clients stay independent, connected, healthy, and engaged longer
  • Practical ideas to help clients get more out of their retirement years
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Client Workbook

Client Seminar Presentation

Related Podcast Content: Ep. 72 How to Help Clients Age with Dignity

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Next Steps

1Download or order the client workbook paper
2List five of your favorite apps either from the worksheet or that you’ve found on your own
3Discuss the apps with your clients and offer to help them experience them. For example, take them for an Uber ride, or show them how to sign up for an EdX class.
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