Retirement In-Person: Healthy Aging

Retirement Reimagined: Healthy Aging
One In-Person Workshop
Sat., Mar. 1, 2025, 9 am-12 pm MT

Aging―there’s no getting around it. It’s a natural part of life. But here’s the thing to remember: How we age can significantly impact our overall well-being and quality of life. And the key here is to realize and appreciate that we can control some factors related to how we age. This workshop is all about helping you embrace the aging process by focusing on the crucial areas of exercise, nutrition, sleep and emotional health. The course is co-facilitated by physician Eric Chess and emeritus professor Scott McLagan who first examine how aging affects your body and mind, and then share practical strategies to maintain and even improve your health as you age. Explore the concept of health span vs. lifespan and the importance of staying active through the following four pillars: exercising regularly, adopting a balanced and nutritious diet, ensuring quality sleep and nurturing your emotional well-being. “When you incorporate these good habits into your daily routine, you can enhance your vitality, boost your mood and enjoy a more fulfilling retirement,” says McLagan. “And we offer practical tips on incorporating the habits. Good health is definitely doable.” Join us in this empowering workshop and take charge of your health. Enroll today and start reimagining a healthier, happier you in retirement!

Eric Chess is a clinical professor at DU's Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging, serving as the founder and director of Aging and Well-Being/The Paul Freeman Financial Security Program.

Scott McLagan is an emeritus professor of the practice in management at DU's Daniels College of Business. He’s been studying and practicing healthy aging for the last 10 years.