Work/Life Trends
What Lifestyle Change Would You Make?

Getting physically and fiscally fitter tops the lifestyle “wish list” of most people as they get older, according to a poll conducted on LifeCare's private web site recently. The poll asked participants, “If you were to change one thing about your lifestyle as you age, what would it be?” The results were:

	36% — Exercise more
	21% — Get my financial/legal affairs in order

	14% — Reduce stress
	11% — Eat healthier
	10% — Work on personal relationships
	4% — Stop smoking
	1% — Eliminate caffeine
	3% -- Other

LifeCare CEO, Peter G. Burki, believes the poll offers employers and member-based organizations strategic insight into ways to connect with individuals in mid-life and beyond. “Employers who want to retain and motivate an aging workforce, for example, should consider offering employees discounts on gym memberships or access to programs that help with financial or legal planning. They might also offer stress reduction programs, healthy diet workshops or smoking cessation classes. The bottom line is that employers who help with lifestyle issues show that they care about people on a personal level. And that will definitely translate into higher satisfaction, commitment and retention levels.”

The same goes for member-based organizations, Burki says, and other companies looking to attract and retain middle-aged audiences. “By giving members, customers and other key constituencies assistance with lifestyle challenges, these organizations will differentiate themselves in their markets, win new market share, and raise satisfaction and loyalty levels.”

If you're interested in learning more about LifeCare's variety of health and wellness and Successful Aging^SM services (including exercise and healthy eating expertise, life coaching, financial and legal planning services, stress reduction resources, smoking cessation programs and more), please contact us at 866-675-3751.